The Smile Centre | Implant and Dental Clinic

Dental implant

Dental implants are today’s best replacement alternative to missing teeth in terms of form, function, and aesthetics. Implants are now used as routine treatment for an entire range of missing teeth problems from replacing a single tooth to full mouth fix teeth.

Dental Implant Surgery is a highly skilled procedure and the success of this treatment lies in the expertise of the performing Implantologist. Not every dentist has the experience of performing dental implant Surgery & management of potential complications that can occur during surgery.

Structure of dental implants-how it work?

The dental implant structure comprises three pieces:

The implant- serves as the artificial root of the tooth
The abutment–serves as the connecting post between the crown and the implant screw
The Crown- also referred to as the artificial tooth- rests at the top of the abutment. It resembles the look and the shape of natural teeth.

DENTAL IMPLANTS are needed when…

Speech problems resulting from the gap created by one or more missing teeth
Difficulty in chewing
Face may start look older and wrinkled with sunken cheeks as missing teeth can cause sagging of muscles which can’t support lips & cheeks
Pain in the facial muscles of the jaw resulting in an improper bite induced by the missing teeth
Tooth decay and gum disease, over time, due to plaque accumulation & food entrapment in the gap caused by the missing teeth
Improper bite resulting from a tilt of adjacent teeth into the empty spaces caused by a missing tooth
Untreated missing teeth may dent the facial appearance causing low set-esteem or lack of confidence
Hiding smile during conversations or at public gatherings to avoid the embarrassment caused by a bad smile from missing teeth

DENTAL IMPLANTS are needed when…

Speech problems resulting from the gap created by one or more missing teeth
Difficulty in chewing
Face may start look older and wrinkled with sunken cheeks as missing teeth can cause sagging of muscles which can’t support lips & cheeks
Pain in the facial muscles of the jaw resulting in an improper bite induced by the missing teeth
Tooth decay and gum disease, over time, due to plaque accumulation & food entrapment in the gap caused by the missing teeth
Improper bite resulting from a tilt of adjacent teeth into the empty spaces caused by a missing tooth
Untreated missing teeth may dent the facial appearance causing low set-esteem or lack of confidence
Hiding smile during conversations or at public gatherings to avoid the embarrassment caused by a bad smile from missing teeth

The implant procedure in the steps below:

Tooth extraction
Grafting and preparation of the jawbone
Implant placement
Healing and growth
Placement of the abutment
Placement of the crown

ADVANTAGES OF DENTAL IMPLANTS

Dental Implants help restore the lost tooth and become the next best thing to your natural teeth
Implants are a durable solution with the potential to even outlive the patient.
Dental Implants help maintain the shape and contour of face & smile which can go wrong due to missing teeth making the facial muscles sag.
Implants don’t harm the adjacent tooth structure in any manner and protect healthy bone
Implants ensure superior appearance and comfort with no speech issue to deal.
Implants boost your self-esteem for being a perfect solution to the missing tooth.
Implants give the freedom to enjoy your favorite foods without any worry.

All on X dental implants

Implant dentistry has been rapidly progressing in the last decade, and nowadays, the replacement of the entire teeth in the jaw can be done on 4 to 6 number of implants with a fixed implant supported prosthesis.

The All-on-X treatment concept is a fixed Prosthodontic approach for replacement of the entire upper or lower teeth with a fixed prosthesis on just four to six dental implants.A lot of people are seeking All-on-X dental implants, but not all of them are making informed decisions. All-on-X dental implants are an amazing procedure, but they’re also very complex. In this approach, four to six long angled implants are placed cross arch and the final prosthesis/Implant denture will be screwed on the implants. This approach is mostly advised for individuals who have limited bone available for implant placement and they are not willing or they cannot go for advance bone grafting/sinus floor elevation procedures to get more dental implants.

The main advantages of ALL-On -X implants for full arch reconstruction:

No need for bone graft or sinus elevation surgery
Fewer uncomfortable surgical procedures
Possible immediate prosthesis delivery and loading
More affordable per reduced number of implants
Saving the money and time of dental chair

Post-Operative Instructions: Dental Implants

FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE DAY:

Do not spit. Use a tissue to wipe your mouth as needed, or swallow your saliva
Do not use a drinking straw. Drink straight from the cup.
Do not smoke.
Keep fingers and tongue away from the surgical area.

Spitting, the use of a straw, smoking, and poking the surgical area can dislodge the blood clot that is forming and will cause bleeding from the area. Also, smoking can increase the chances of an infection and future implant failure.

Some minor bleeding is expected after dental implant surgery. It will usually subside quickly and stop within an hour or two after surgery. A little oozing is normal and may persist for several hours.
Most patients will experience some swelling after surgery in the mouth. It may be mild or severe and is different for every patient. The swelling may increase for the first 24–48 hours before it starts to go away. It may last for several days. Some bruising may also develop on the face.
Drink lots of fluids but avoid consuming hot beverages. Stick to soft diet on the day of surgery. You can get back to the normal diet once the surgical area is healed. Don’t drink anything using a straw.
Start taking pain medication as soon as you feel the effects of the local anesthetic are going down. However, take the medicines prescribed by the dentist.
You may start rinsing from the next day, very gently, with some warm salt water. You may brush your teeth per usual, though be very careful near the surgical sites.
Unless told otherwise, the sutures used during your procedure are dissolvable and will fall out on their own. This generally occurs in the first week after surgery, but timing varies from 4–10 days.
If some bone graft material is needed to add at the time the dental implant was placed, you might notice some gritty material in your mouth. This is nothing to worry about and should subside within a day or two.