Decryption: dental implant process

For many patients who do not understand the details, dental implant is a terrible operation, but in fact, with the development of dental implant, many professional dental hospitals have become familiar with it.

Schematic diagram of dental implant process

[before operation]

A good oral environment is an important prerequisite for successful implantation. Oral examination, especially periodontal examination and treatment, is very important. Therefore, an oral examination should be performed before dental implants.

Bone assessment. Since the implant is to be embedded in the alveolar bone, bone assessment should be performed before dental implantation. Usually the longer the teeth are missing, the more serious the bone loss will be. Therefore, the missing teeth should be implanted as soon as possible. In addition, some systemic diseases, such as diabetes and osteoporosis, can affect bone quality. Therefore, these patients should inform their doctor before operation to assess the risk of operation.

[during operation]

1. Determine the operation plan. The doctor will consult the patient's medical history and health status in detail, and do necessary general and oral examinations, such as taking oral panoramic X-rays, measuring blood pressure, checking blood routine, and so on, in order to understand the bone and bone mass in the missing area, determine whether it is suitable for operation, and then formulate the relevant plan.

2. The plan is established and implanted into the implant. That is, in a special aseptic room, under local anesthesia, a special implant machine is used to prepare holes in the alveolar bone, and then the implant nail made of pure titanium is implanted into the alveolar bone where the tooth is missing, and the next step is to enter the bone healing period. make the implant slowly heal with the bone under the gums.

3. Prepare transitional dentures. Most patients need temporary dentures to help get through the time of implant and bone healing. If temporary teeth can be made before operation, patients can wear them immediately after operation, which will not affect their normal life.

[postoperative]

According to the doctor's advice, the implant teeth were revisited regularly to observe the use of the implant teeth. As long as oral hygiene and regular check-ups are done, the implant can last as long as real teeth.