DENTAL IMPLANTS
Dental implants were present from decades but from last 15 yrs it had carefully cemented and consolidated its position as best tooth replacement option.it has been established its place in developed countries but in developing countries like India,Pakistan,Mexico,South Africa it is now considered as a definitive tooth replacement option.but what happens as new patients does not have much information about the procedure and implants they are quite apprehensive.just to answer there basic queries is the aim of this blog.now what are these queries?
What are dental implants?
Dental implants are and can be described in a layman term as a screw which is planted in the bone to which a teeth is attached.now to describe it.a noble material "root-form" implant is surgically placed in the position where earlier root of your exisiting tooth was.it is left to osseointegrate i.e. development of bone around the implant.it takes normally 3 to 4 months.after osseointegration is completed , an abutment or a crown portion is attached and on that a tooth is fixed.nowdays even after one week of implant placement ,a temporary crown is given which s replaced by permanent crown after 3 months.
above is a image description about different levels in implant surgery.
who are candidates for implant surgery?
barring a few conditions everybody is candidate for implants but for good prognosis certains things are required
1)non-smoker
2)good oral hygiene should be maintained
3)systemice diseases should be under controlled and dental surgery not ruled out by consulting physician owing to that deseases
4)patient under radiotheraphy
5)immunocompromised patients
6)parafunctional habits like bruxism
any person who is fit for dental extraction is a case for dental implant given he passes above conditons.however a reference with your consulting dentist should be done.some dentist offer it free .u can contact at www.ramadentalclinic.com for free consultation.
SURGERY WORD MAKES ME NERVOUS.IS IT A PAINFUL SURGERY?
Normally dental implant surgery is done under local anesthesia,that is same numb shot u get while getting dental extraction or root canal treatment,in maximum implant cases even complete nerve block is also not reuired,only local infiltration serves the purpose.in ideal condition it is virtual painless job.i had a patient aged 78 yrs and was very nervous before the surgery.surgery was done,in the evening our staff called him to know the status as we routinely do to all our dental surgery patients.the phone was not picked.after two hours he called back and said that he was sleeping so he couldnt pick the phone.he thanked us for the procedure and said he didnt felt a thing.that was easier then the root canal treatment.he was apprenhensive as some metal will go inside his bone and will pain him a lot ,but he was painfree and happy.here is picture of that patient
WHY IS IMPLANT SURGERY EXPENSIVE AS COMPARED TO OTHER TREATMENTS?
implant surgery is not expensive when u see it in long term success rate.if properly maintained its a one time investment which is going to serve you for lifetime.as implant is made of noble metal like titanium it increases the cost.as noble metal does not react and cause infection ,they are considered as best options for surgery,plus there is a surgery cost.all the surgical protocols are follwed for a sterile enivironment required for the surgery.in growing countries earlier dental surgeries were not considered as important as nose or ear surgery,a concept which was accentuated by a large number of "QUACK" dentist working here.but now concepts are changing and charges are cost -effective.when u will consider that our organ is getting replaced rather then getting a additional tooth your prespective will change.
DO I NEED TO TAKE EXTRACARE OF MY IMPLANT TEETH
dental implant are fixed prosthesis.prosthesis means its not natural.dentistry says that u need to take care of your natural teeth also,else they will be damaged.same goes with implants.u dont need any special care for them but you need to take basic care of your teeth and implants.which is properly cleaning,flossing,mouthwash and regular check up at your dentist.if u dont clean for your teeth u get periodontitis,if u dont clean aroung your implant u get peri-implantitis, both affect stability of teeth and implants.
WHAT IS OSSEOINTEGRATION OF IMPLANTS?
osseo-integration means bone integration of implant .that is impant surface have tendency ti stimulate bone forming cells which leads to deposition of bone around implant.this aids in stability of implant and preservance of your jaw bone height.osseointegration a key part in success of your dental implant.
DOES MY JAW BONE SHRINKS AFTER TOOTH IS LOST
The jaw bone is basically made up of two type of bones cancellous and alveolar bone.alveolar bone is your dental socket forming bone and as soon as teeth are lost they tend to resorb,thus by shrinking your jaw bone whereas basal bone does not resorb.the benefit of implants are that they keep jaw bones from shrinking thus maintaining your face heaight,volume and esthetics.
when is the right time to get implants?
the right time can be decided by ur consulting dentist.nowdays immediate implant placement at the time of teeth extraction is also done.in few cases this is done after 3-4 months of dental extraction.consult ur dentist for exact timing.
for more information right to me or visit www.ramadentalclinic.com.patient pics used in this blog is taken from www.ramadentalclinic.com and graphic pics from internet.
regards
dr amay tripathi
amay_pd@yahoo.co.in
www.ramadentalclinic.com
Dental implants were present from decades but from last 15 yrs it had carefully cemented and consolidated its position as best tooth replacement option.it has been established its place in developed countries but in developing countries like India,Pakistan,Mexico,South Africa it is now considered as a definitive tooth replacement option.but what happens as new patients does not have much information about the procedure and implants they are quite apprehensive.just to answer there basic queries is the aim of this blog.now what are these queries?
What are dental implants?
Dental implants are and can be described in a layman term as a screw which is planted in the bone to which a teeth is attached.now to describe it.a noble material "root-form" implant is surgically placed in the position where earlier root of your exisiting tooth was.it is left to osseointegrate i.e. development of bone around the implant.it takes normally 3 to 4 months.after osseointegration is completed , an abutment or a crown portion is attached and on that a tooth is fixed.nowdays even after one week of implant placement ,a temporary crown is given which s replaced by permanent crown after 3 months.
who are candidates for implant surgery?
barring a few conditions everybody is candidate for implants but for good prognosis certains things are required
1)non-smoker
2)good oral hygiene should be maintained
3)systemice diseases should be under controlled and dental surgery not ruled out by consulting physician owing to that deseases
4)patient under radiotheraphy
5)immunocompromised patients
6)parafunctional habits like bruxism
any person who is fit for dental extraction is a case for dental implant given he passes above conditons.however a reference with your consulting dentist should be done.some dentist offer it free .u can contact at www.ramadentalclinic.com for free consultation.
SURGERY WORD MAKES ME NERVOUS.IS IT A PAINFUL SURGERY?
Normally dental implant surgery is done under local anesthesia,that is same numb shot u get while getting dental extraction or root canal treatment,in maximum implant cases even complete nerve block is also not reuired,only local infiltration serves the purpose.in ideal condition it is virtual painless job.i had a patient aged 78 yrs and was very nervous before the surgery.surgery was done,in the evening our staff called him to know the status as we routinely do to all our dental surgery patients.the phone was not picked.after two hours he called back and said that he was sleeping so he couldnt pick the phone.he thanked us for the procedure and said he didnt felt a thing.that was easier then the root canal treatment.he was apprenhensive as some metal will go inside his bone and will pain him a lot ,but he was painfree and happy.here is picture of that patient
implant surgery is not expensive when u see it in long term success rate.if properly maintained its a one time investment which is going to serve you for lifetime.as implant is made of noble metal like titanium it increases the cost.as noble metal does not react and cause infection ,they are considered as best options for surgery,plus there is a surgery cost.all the surgical protocols are follwed for a sterile enivironment required for the surgery.in growing countries earlier dental surgeries were not considered as important as nose or ear surgery,a concept which was accentuated by a large number of "QUACK" dentist working here.but now concepts are changing and charges are cost -effective.when u will consider that our organ is getting replaced rather then getting a additional tooth your prespective will change.
DO I NEED TO TAKE EXTRACARE OF MY IMPLANT TEETH
dental implant are fixed prosthesis.prosthesis means its not natural.dentistry says that u need to take care of your natural teeth also,else they will be damaged.same goes with implants.u dont need any special care for them but you need to take basic care of your teeth and implants.which is properly cleaning,flossing,mouthwash and regular check up at your dentist.if u dont clean for your teeth u get periodontitis,if u dont clean aroung your implant u get peri-implantitis, both affect stability of teeth and implants.
WHAT IS OSSEOINTEGRATION OF IMPLANTS?
osseo-integration means bone integration of implant .that is impant surface have tendency ti stimulate bone forming cells which leads to deposition of bone around implant.this aids in stability of implant and preservance of your jaw bone height.osseointegration a key part in success of your dental implant.
DOES MY JAW BONE SHRINKS AFTER TOOTH IS LOST
The jaw bone is basically made up of two type of bones cancellous and alveolar bone.alveolar bone is your dental socket forming bone and as soon as teeth are lost they tend to resorb,thus by shrinking your jaw bone whereas basal bone does not resorb.the benefit of implants are that they keep jaw bones from shrinking thus maintaining your face heaight,volume and esthetics.
when is the right time to get implants?
the right time can be decided by ur consulting dentist.nowdays immediate implant placement at the time of teeth extraction is also done.in few cases this is done after 3-4 months of dental extraction.consult ur dentist for exact timing.
for more information right to me or visit www.ramadentalclinic.com.patient pics used in this blog is taken from www.ramadentalclinic.com and graphic pics from internet.
regards
dr amay tripathi
amay_pd@yahoo.co.in
www.ramadentalclinic.com
