Analysis of basic problems of dental implant

Missing teeth will bring a lot of trouble to our life, not only affect the effect of chewing, but also affect the pronunciation and speech, so timely dental insertion is very necessary. Now, one of the treatments for missing teeth is implants, but some people don't know much about implants, so today we'll analyze the basic problems of implants.

What is dental implant?

Implant teeth are not really planted with one or more teeth that are the same as natural teeth, but are implanted into the alveolar bone (implant) and then made into dentures. The implant made of artificial material is implanted into the alveolar bone of the edentulous area by surgery to replace the root of the tooth, and then the missing tooth is repaired on this basis. The dental implant is actually a restoration composed of the implant and the upper denture supported by the implant. It vividly imitates natural teeth, can restore most of the masticatory function, better retention, but also more comfortable.

Am I suitable for planting and restoration?

Usually, a healthy person who can undergo routine tooth extraction and oral surgery can consider implant restoration. For example, patients with some special chronic diseases, such as diabetes, uncontrolled heart disease and hypertension, hematopathy, osteoporosis and oral cancer, who need radiotherapy after surgery, are uncomfortable and receive immediate implant repair. In addition, smoking and alcohol and other patients who can not maintain good oral hygiene conditions are not suitable. However, it should be pointed out that implant dentures are not limited by age, so that many elderly patients who suffer from missing teeth can finally share the benefits of this successful technique. In short, dentists need to make a comprehensive evaluation of your physical condition before they can work out a treatment plan that is suitable for you.

How long will it take to plant the whole process?

The treatment and restoration of dental implants can be divided into three stages:

(1) first of all, preoperative examination and treatment should be performed.

In the preparation stage before implant treatment, systematic specialist examination should be carried out, such as CBCT examination, blood test, tooth cleaning and so on. In addition, the formulation of the implantation treatment plan and the series of preparations should be carried out. It takes two weeks to a month.

(2) implantation stage

Implant surgery is usually performed under local anesthesia. The operation usually takes one to two hours. On the day of operation, patients should eat normally before operation and soft food and fluid after operation. After the operation, you should take the medicine according to the doctor's requirements, return to see the doctor, and pay attention to keep the mouth clean and remove stitches for seven to ten days.

(3) repair stage

The repair is usually carried out three to six months after the operation. It usually takes two to three weeks to carry out the second-stage operation, followed by mold taking, denture making, tooth wearing and so on.

How long is the service life of dental implants?

How long the implant can last is not only the first concern of patients, but also the concern of implants. Generally speaking, dental implants can be used for a long time as long as you pay attention to their use. For the success of the implant, its retention time is an important indicator. In the past, it was considered that the 5-year implant retention rate was 85%, and the 10-year retention rate was 80%, but now the requirement is higher. The longest-used dental implant has been used for 48 years.

What is the success rate of planting?

Since the application of planting technology in 1950, the success rate has been continuously improved due to the progress of medicine and material science. At present, taking the five-year success rate as the clinical evaluation standard, the success rate of dental implant can reach 94% or more, and it is believed that it will be further improved in the future. Dental implants are the first choice in both foreign and domestic economically developed areas.

What problems should be paid attention to after planting?

Although oral implant surgery is not a major operation, but postoperative care is also very important, otherwise wound infection will lead to the failure of implantation. The following problems should be paid attention to after implant surgery:

1. The patient ate half-stream or full-flow food on the day after operation.

2. Don't brush your teeth within 24 hours after operation, so as not to stimulate the wound.

3. In order to achieve the expected effect of the operation, it is necessary to quit smoking and drinking within one month before and after operation.

4. Good oral hygiene is an important guarantee for the success of artificial tooth implantation, so patients should do effective oral cleaning on time. Gargle with mouthwash several times a day to avoid infection

5. Observe the situation of implants and wounds at any time, find problems and solve them in time.

6. it is not suitable to eat hard food within 3 months after operation to prevent the implant from exerting too much force.