Dental Implants Jandakot

People who have lost one or even more teeth may benefit from dental implants. If your bone structure is sufficient and healthy, you are more likely to be a good candidate. The following are some other aspects to consider:

Jawbone

If you don’t have enough bone to support a dental implant, your dentist may suggest dental bone grafting (dental bone transplant) or other methods prior to the treatment.

Health history

Your health is also an important aspect when considering whether dental implants are suitable for you. It’s important for you to tell the dentist about any medical conditions you have, like diabetes or radiation treatment to your head or neck. They may ask you to talk to your doctor first or recommend a different type of restoration.

Age

Since dental implants require a strong jawbone structure, younger patients need to wait until their teeth or bone development and facial growth are mature. This phase is often completed between the ages of 16 and 18 for girls and 18 for boys. This is important to ensure long-term success.

Other key factors are:

• Wearing dentures is a challenge for you.
• If you have healthy oral tissues.
• You should not have any medical issues that may interfere with bone healing.
• Your oral tissues are in good condition.
• You’re trying to improve your speech.
• Are ready to commit to the multi-step process and willing to wait.

The whole process could take a long time because there are a lot of minor procedures, recovery time, and evaluations.

The dental implant procedure that follows is based on an endosteal dental implant. However, remember that no two treatment plans are similar, since they may differ depending on different factors, individual cases, or the dentist may use a different method.

Consultation

The dentist will develop a treatment plan that is tailored to your specific needs. The costs, insurance coverage, and estimated recovery period can be discussed during the appointment. Also, other assessments, such as X-rays, may be necessary to get an accurate image of your tooth structure and jawbone.

Placement of the implant

Placing a dental implant involves minor surgery and a healing period in between. The dentist will gain access under your gum line by making an incision and drilling into your jawbone. Then, the titanium post will be placed in the area. A majority of patients believe that this procedure is less painful than tooth extraction. Anaesthesia or sedation may be used to make sure you are comfortable and don’t feel any pain during the procedure.

Recovery period

Osseointegration is the process by which your jawbone heals around the implant, providing a solid foundation. This time period can extend between six and several months.

Positioning of the abutment(s)

After osseointegration or when the implant site has healed, a small connector, called an abutment, is placed just above the gum line to anchor the new tooth or denture.

Tooth replacement

The impression of your teeth will help your dentist create a new tooth that resembles and feels just like your natural tooth. This is often known as the dental crown, which will attach to the abutment. If you choose permanent or removable dentures, the abutment will support them.

Dental implants have a high success rate of around 95% and help many people enhance their quality of life. However, dental implant surgery, like any other medical procedure, has health risks. While problems are rare, they are usually minor and can be treated quickly. Among the possible risks are:

• Risk of infection near the implant site.
• Injuries or damage to neighbouring structures, including other teeth or blood vessels.
• Damage to your nerves can cause pain, numbness, or tingling in your teeth, gums, lips, or even your chin.
• Sinus problems may occur if implants are placed in the upper jaw that extend into sinus cavities.

Studies show that dental implants are an efficient and safe treatment for replacing a single tooth or several teeth. However, implant failure may happen as with other dental procedures. A failed dental implant is rare, and there is no need to be alarmed if it occurs. The experienced dentists at South Lake Smiles will ensure they take the necessary steps to guarantee a successful procedure.

According to research, one cause of failure is when osseointegration fails within a few weeks to months. Bone loss, infection, surgical stress, bruxism, and poor early stability can all lead to early failure.

Part of what makes the treatment work is the skill of the dentists, how strong and healthy the bone is, and where the implant is placed.

There are a lot of things that can make a dental implant fail, such as the patient’s general health, how quickly the post-procedure care is provided, and the expertise of the dentist.

South Lake Smiles ensures that the dental implant surgery we do is safe and that all precautions are taken prior to the procedure.

• Bone deterioration
• Misalignment of the dental implant
• Risk of infection
• Unsuccessful osseointegration
• Nerve damage
• Poor impressions
• Failure of the implant
• Rejection of foreign bodies and allergies