What is the success rate of dental implants?

It is well known that dental implants are the first choice for tooth defects and are called the third tooth of human beings. So for those who want to do dental implants, there are a lot of doubts, and then we will give you a detailed explanation by our experts.

Q1: What about dental implants?

No restoration can completely replace your original teeth, but if you lose a tooth due to disease or accident, then among the various restoration methods, dental implants should be the best choice. In layman's terms, dental implants are implants made of artificial materials that are surgically implanted into the alveolar bone in the edentulous area to replace the roots, and then repair the missing teeth on this basis. Dental implants are prostheses consisting of implants and implant-supported upper dentures. It closely mimics natural teeth, restores most chewing functions, retains better, is more comfortable, has no plastic base, and does not require daily cleaning.

Q2: What is dental implant restoration?

Dental implant refers to the implantation of artificial material roots into the jaw bone through surgery, and after healing with the jaw bone, denture is made on it. Because implant teeth (commonly known as dental implants) rely on implant retention and support, do not need adjacent teeth as abutments, is currently the latest international, the most advanced method of treatment of missing teeth. With artificial implants to support dentures, fewer or no dentures are needed, patients are more comfortable, masticatory efficiency returns to a level close to real teeth, bringing the same look, feel and function as real teeth, helping you get rid of the frustration and embarrassment of missing teeth, and regain confidence and comfort in life.

Q3: What is the success rate of dental implants?

Dental implant technology has been applied since 1950, and the success rate has been continuously improved due to advances in medicine and materials science. At present, the five-year success rate is used as the clinical evaluation standard, and the success rate of dental implants can reach 94% or even higher, and it is believed that it will be further improved in the future. In foreign and domestic economically developed areas after the lack of dental prostheses are the first choice dental implants.

Q4: Is dental implant painful or dangerous? What if it fails?

Under normal circumstances, dental implant surgery is a smaller alveolar surgery, similar to tooth extraction, using local anesthesia, trauma is small, belongs to minimally invasive surgery, can eat after surgery, pain is very small. Generally, implant implantation only takes tens of minutes to 1 hour to complete. Since the selected biomaterials are extremely compatible with the human body, dental implants will not produce any adverse reactions to the human body. Even if the osseointegration of the implant fails, the implant can be replanted after the wound heals, or changed to a common denture. Therefore, even if the implant denture fails, the consequences are not terrible.

Q5: What are the commonly used materials for dental implants?

Titanium is the most common implant material, and titanium or titanium alloy is also used as the substrate for coating. Titanium physical and chemical properties to light, not easy to oxidation and high strength, processing performance is known. Titanium metal is a kind of biomaterial, which is widely used in medical treatment, such as artificial bone and joint, heart stent, cardiac pacemaker, dental implant and other bone implants.

Q6: How long does dental implant surgery take?

Equivalent to the time experienced by ordinary tooth extraction, the operation time is about 10-15 minutes, but the operation process is reversed.

Q7: How long does the whole dental implant process take?

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

(1) Preoperative examination and treatment are performed first. Such as extraction of particularly loose teeth, residual roots, caries, periodontal treatment and removal of bad dentures, adjustment and correction of bad occlusion relations. The duration of this phase varies from one or two days to two or three months depending on the individual's treatment.

(2) Stage of implantation surgery. Your doctor surgically places the implant in the bone according to the preoperative design. The time to implant an implant is approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour.

(3) 4 - 6 months after surgery, replace or install permanent crowns or dentures. Permanent crowns are generally made of porcelain materials, with excellent texture, vivid color, comfortable appearance, satisfactory recovery function and durability.

Q8: What is discomfort during implant surgery?

Modern anesthesia techniques and good postoperative care can minimize patient discomfort. About 7 to 10 days after the wound in the mouth can heal. During healing, care should be taken to clean the wound area and avoid chewing hard objects. Many patients feel that implant surgery is less uncomfortable than tooth extraction.

Q9: Can temporary restoration be performed after implant placement?

The time for complete osseointegration between implant and surrounding bone tissue was about 3~6 months. During this period, try to avoid the presence of any weight-bearing body that interferes with bone tissue repair in the implant area, so that the implant can pass this period of osseointegration quietly, which is conducive to the stability of the implant in the future. Therefore, it is generally believed that temporary restoration is best not done.

Q10: Will dental implants be as durable as real teeth?

Research shows that many dental implants are actually stronger than real teeth. Compared to removable dentures, studies have shown that dental implants achieve 100% restoration of masticatory efficiency. With the advent of dental implants, patients with missing teeth can finally eat foods they used to be afraid to eat and enjoy the joy of food life. However, it is worth mentioning that due to the lack of nerve endings around the implant as abundant as natural teeth, it is more vulnerable to damage when subjected to abnormal chewing forces, thus affecting the service life of the implant in some way.

Q11: Can everyone have dental implants? At present, our hospital has used advanced technology and methods to solve the problem of insufficient bone mass and poor effect after healing, basically achieving that everyone can implant teeth after missing teeth.

Q12: Can temporary restoration be performed after implant placement? The time for complete osseointegration between implant and surrounding bone tissue was approximately 3 to 6 months. During this period, try to avoid the presence of any weight-bearing body that interferes with bone tissue repair in the implant area, so that the implant can pass this period of osseointegration quietly, which is conducive to the stability of the implant in the future. Therefore, it is generally believed that temporary restoration is best not done.

Q13: How long does dental implant last? How long the implant can last is the first concern of the patient and the concern of the implant doctor. Generally speaking, as long as you pay attention to the use of dental implants, you can use them for a long time. For implant success or not, its retention time is an important indicator, in the past it was considered that the 5-year implant survival rate of 85%, 10-year survival rate of 80% is the success condition, but now the requirements are higher. The oldest dental implant is 48 years old.

Q14: What can I do for dental implants? With the development of implant denture technology, its superiority and success in long-term clinical practice, the indications of implant denture have been broadened continuously. In the early days of implant denture, it was mainly used for edentulous patients, but now it has developed to any missing tooth that can be repaired by implant. At the same time, it is suitable for those who have difficulty in denture retention caused by various reasons, or who cannot be restored by traditional methods due to functional disorders caused by psychological factors. In addition to patients with normal oral conditions who can choose to have implant dentures,

Implant dentures can also be made in the following cases:

(1) Insufficient alveolar bone mass can be solved by bone grafting.

(2) Maxillary sinus and mandibular canal problems can be implanted under the guidance of X-ray and CT, spiral CT can be more accurate guidance direction. Select the appropriate implant length and the correct implant angle.

(3) Implantation immediately after tooth extraction.

(4) Overdenture restoration can be used for patients with insufficient economic conditions. (5) Defects of jaw bones, facial tissues and organs can also be repaired by implantation.

Q15: How long after tooth extraction can dental implants be restored? Generally speaking, the bone tissue in the edentulous area has healed well and absorbed stably after 3 months of tooth extraction. At this time, it is easier to implant successfully. If the alveolar condition is good, no acute and chronic inflammation, immediate implantation in fresh extraction socket can also obtain satisfactory results.

Q16: Are dental implants expensive? The cost of dental implants depends on the number of implants and the type of implant and the type of restoration above the implant. Of course, the cost is higher if bone grafting or other treatments are required. As for the specific cost, different regions also have different, detailed pricing can be consulted with your local dental implant doctor. Overall, the cost of restoration is usually higher. But the change in your face, the increase in chewing efficiency, and the overall increase in self-confidence that comes with planting restoration will undoubtedly be one of the most meaningful investments you have ever made for a modern person living today.

Q17: What problems can occur with dental implants?

In rare cases, there will be poor healing between implant and bone, resulting in loosening and falling out of implants. If infection occurs in the implant area, it may spread to other areas such as the maxillary sinus. Nerve damage may occur when implants are placed in the retromandibular region. There may be varying degrees of pain, edema or bruising after implantation.

Q18: Is it suitable for me to plant restoration?

Generally, a healthy person who can undergo conventional tooth extraction and oral surgery may consider an implant restoration. Patients with specific chronic diseases, such as diabetes, uncontrolled heart disease and hypertension, blood diseases, osteoporosis, and oral cancer who need radiotherapy after surgery are not well and immediately receive implant restoration. In addition, smoking and alcohol consumption and other patients who cannot maintain good oral hygiene conditions are also not suitable. However, it should be noted that implant dentures are not limited by age, so that many elderly patients who suffer from missing teeth can finally share the benefits of implant dentures. In short, dentists need to make a comprehensive evaluation of your physical condition before they can develop a treatment plan that is suitable for you.

Q19: Do dental implants require hospitalization?

Most implant surgery can be performed in an outpatient dental chair with local anesthesia. If necessary, oral or intravenous sedatives may be supplemented before surgery to control tension, eliminate fear of surgery, and make outpatient surgery more smooth. Of course, there are also cases that require hospitalization, such as patients who require bone grafts or implants and who are in poor physical condition. They can receive better care in hospital conditions, and changes in their condition can be detected and treated in a timely manner.

Q20: What problems should I pay attention to after planting?

Although oral implant surgery is not a major surgery, postoperative care is also very important, otherwise wound infection will lead to implant failure.

The following questions should be noted after implant surgery:

1. The patient enters a half-flow or full-flow diet on the day after surgery;

2. Do not brush your teeth within 24 hours after surgery to avoid stimulating the wound;

3. In order to achieve the expected effect of surgery, smoking and alcohol should be stopped within one month before and after surgery.

Good oral hygiene is an important guarantee for the success of artificial dental implants, so patients should do effective oral cleaning on time. Rinse with mouthwash several times a day to avoid infection;

5. Observe the implant and wound conditions at any time, and solve problems in time;

6. It is not advisable to eat hard food within 3 months after surgery to prevent excessive stress on implants.