Implant Dentistry
A dental implant is a titanium post which is surgically inserted into the jawbone to work as a Root. This is followed by crown placement to resemble a natural tooth.
Dental implant is the latest and best treatment, for replacing missing tooth/teeth. Of all the options, implant is the closest to natural tooth.
Cases Treated at
Kallur Dentistry
When does one need Dental Implants?
- One or some or all teeth are missing.
Procedure
- Prior to implant placement a CBCT is done, for accurate treatment planning
- Implant is placed with specialized instruments with very high precision in the bone.
- It is done painlessly on a dental chair under local anesthesia without hospitalization.
- Crown/bridge is placed over it
- Procedure usually requires multiple visits.
Consequence
- Inability to chew properly
- Drifting of adjacent teeth into missing tooth space
- Loss of bone at the site of missing tooth
- May alter facial appearance leading to Loss of self confidence
- Can cause chronic headaches
- Sometimes, Inability to talk properly
- Inadequate nutrition
| Bridges | Implants |
|---|---|
| Older technique | Latest technique |
| Possible only when adjacent teeth are present | Possible even if there are no adjacent teeth |
| Adjacent natural teeth are slightly damaged | Adjacent natural teeth are not damaged |
| Life of adjacent natural teeth is reduced as they take additional load | Life of adjacent natural teeth is unaffected |
| Adjacent natural teeth can get decayed | Adjacent natural teeth will not get decayed |
| Bone loss is high | In fact, bone growth is seen |
| Life of bridge is less | Life of Implant is high |
| Relatively simple and cheaper in short term but expensive long term Complex & expensive in short term but cheaper in long term | Complex & expensive in short term but cheaper in long term |
Post Implants Care
- Before you start chewing, make sure that the anesthesia is worn off
- Do not eat on implanted side for 2 days. Use the other side of the mouth.
- Brush twice a day to maintain good oral hygiene, be gentle on the operated site
- Do not bite on very hard things like areca nut at all
- You might feel sensitivity of teeth or soreness around your gum area; this may last only for a few days. If it is for more than a month please call us.
- Maintain a good oral hygiene routine like brushing & flossing
- Visit us every 6 months for check up, so that problems can be detected even before they occur
Frequently Asked Questions
No.
While inserting, a local anaesthetic numbs the area. This makes it a painless procedure.
Dental implants last for very long, especially with proper care. They can last for 10 years, sometimes 20 years.
Yes.
Procedures like all-on-four and all-on-six can help get full mouth dental implants.
With a 96% success rate, implants assure dental patients about their teeth and gums wellbeing.
No.
After a few days of bridge placement, it will be so comfortable that it will feel like natural teeth.