In this article, you will find everything you need to know about the dental implant process, the reasons to go for it,and the steps of the procedure, also how you can prepare for the dental implant process, and who are the people that not recommended to go for it, as well as what must be followed after the implant procedure to maintain its success and safety, and what are the factors that may cause implant failure .
First of all, let’s explain to you what the dental implant process is :
Dental implants are one of the most common ways to compensate for lost teeth, which are being lost for several reasons, including decay, gum disease, or aging .
These implanted teeth perform the same function as the lost ones .
The operation process is titanium stent implantation in the jawbone to be fused with the gums, and then the prosthetic part is installed. , each step takes a certain period of time.
You may be wondering about the reasons to get dental implants .
- The desire to compensate for tooth loss, which may affect living your life normally .
- Some people don’t prefer to install dentures, or sometimes they are unable to use them, so dental implants are a reliable guaranteed alternative.
- Losing many teeth with age and lack of proper dental care, may bother you when chewing food, which makes many people give up eating their favorite food, or also might bother you when you pronounce some words .
But before the implant, many factors must be considered to ensure its success and not to expose yourself to any harmful side effects .
- The patient must go for several mouth and teeth examinations, including a CT scan of the jaws and a dental panorama scan to discover any gum disease or tooth decay that may stop the process .
- Also, the patient should not suffer from any other diseases that may prevent gum healing or bone fusion, for example, it is not recommended for patients with diabetes or osteoporosis, also for those who suffer from immune system diseases and so on, your dentist must be aware of your general health condition to take the appropriate action.
- It is also important that the patient shouldn’t be taking medications that prevent bone fusion, and the dentist must be aware of all the medications the patient is taking.
- Smokers should stop smoking a while before the operation and follow up with the dentist.
The implant steps are :
- The first step is to place the titanium implants in the jawbone.
- The second step is waiting for the implant to adapt with the jawbones, which takes 6 months in the upper jaw and 3 months in the lower jaw.
- The third and final step is the crown installation.
Post-implant instructions :
After the operation, the patient must follow his dentist’s instructions and maintain good oral and dental hygiene, and also should visit the dentist frequently to check on the implants .
After the operation, the patient may feel slight pain, but it can be treated with analgesics. The patient must also be careful during chewing and avoid chewing hard and frozen foods, which may harm the implanted tooth.
If you feel symptoms such as difficulty chewing, gum infections, or high body temperature, you should visit your dentist immediately .
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