Dental Implants Surgery
Educate Yourself About Dental Implants Surgery
In some cases, you may find that you have a missing tooth. In such a case, your doctor may opt for dental implants to replace the root of your missing tooth. Dental implant surgery is simply a procedure that aims at replacing teeth roots with screw-like metallic posts and replaces any missing tooth with an artificial one.How the procedure is carried out depends on the condition of your jaw bone and the type of the implant. The primary benefit of using implants is that they offer support for your new teeth (artificial ones). Keep in mind that this procedure requires the bone to heal around the implant and it can take months.
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Why The Procedure?
Generally, the implants are perfect for you if:
- You’ve missing teeth (or tooth)
- Your jaw bone has achieved full-growth
- You’ve enough bone that can effectively secure an implant
- Your oral tissues are healthy
- You’re either unwilling or unable to wear dentures
- You intend to enhance our speech
- You can wait for several months for the implant procedure to complete
Any Risks?
Just like any other surgery, this procedure is associated with some health risks. However, these complications are rare and when they show up, they are minor in most cases. Here are the risks associated with the implant dental surgery.
Necessary Preparation For The Procedure
- The implant site can get an infection
- There is a risk of damage or injury to other dental structures including blood vessels and other teeth
- When nerve damage occurs, it can result in unbearable pain, tingling in other teeth, or even numbness.
- Protrusion of dental implants positioned on the upper jaw into a sinus cavity (sinus problems)
Note that the surgical procedure is done more than once and thus, you must prepare adequately. Here are some of the preparation tips.Have a comprehensive dental examination: Your dentist may opt to make models of your teeth and mouth or take an X-ray scan of your teeth. The treatment plan: This plan should be designed according to your dental situation and should consider two major factors which include the state of your jaw bone and the number of teeth you want replaced. Note that this planning task may require various dental specialists including a periodontist, a dentist who works with the support and the structure of teeth and oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Consider disclosing to your dentist any special medical condition you may have and the prescriptions you might be taking even supplements.
WHAT YOU SHOULD EXPECT
During The Surgery
- The dentist will remove the damaged teeth (tooth)
- Bone grafting is done to prepare your jawbone for surgery
- Once your jawbone has healed completely, the surgeon will carefully position the implant post in the grafted jawbone.
- Once the jawbone has healed, your doctor will place the abutment on the implant post followed by the crown.
After The Surgery
Regardless of how many stages you underwent during the procedure, you are likely to experience a few discomforts depending the type of dental surgery. These include:
- Face and gums swelling
- Bruised gums
- Pain especially at the implant site
- Minimal bleeding
Knowing more about this dental procedure makes it easier for you to go through it without much fear since you already know what to expect.
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