Dental Implant, check out if it’s suitable for you.

 

 

Dental Implant,

check out if it’s suitable for you.

 

What is a dental implant?

 

 

 

 

Dental implant referred to as a third

set of teeth! Is the most similar to natural

teeth, it is a dental treatment where

dental implants are placed into the

jawbone where the teeth are missing thus

restoring the function of natural teeth.

This is the artificial teeth currently that are

the most similar to natural teeth in function.

 

The most commonly used dental implants

are divided into three types structures:

fixture which is an artificial tooth root,

abutment, a device that connects

 the crown to implant fixture, and crown

which is the upper part of tooth.

 

The reason why dental implants are

recommended instead of dental dentures

or other treatments is that they have

an enhanced function equivalent to

natural teeth.

 

 

 

 

Dental implants without jawbone loss unlike

dentures can be used semi-permanently

depending on its management.

The names of dental implants are divided

according to implants location and the type

of procedure; front teeth dental implants,

molar dental implants, bone graft dental

implants, full mouth dental implants and

reimplantation of dental implants.

 

★★Important points of Each type

 of implants★★

Front teeth dental implants /

Molar dental implants /

bone graft dental implants /

Full mouth dental implants /

Reimplantation of dental implants

 

 

 

 

<Front Teeth Dental Implant >

Front teeth are visually more noticeable

and its jawbone is thick and low

therefore front teeth are often more

difficult to restore well with implants.

Especially if the bone in the upper

jaw is insufficient for implant placement,

surgery will be performed with alveolar

ridge augmentation, thus a delicate

surgical technique is necessary.

Plus the end result should look in

harmony with adjacent teeth in terms

of color, shape, etc.

 

 

 

 

<Molar Implants>

Molar implants are the most common

type of implants and molars are closely

associated with chewing therefore the

occlusion is important, otherwise

malocclusion may lead to dental implant

failure due to difficulty chewing and

food trap.

 

 

 

 

<Bone Graft for Dental Implant>

If the bone quantity is insufficient,

dental implants are placed simultaneously

with bone grafting or after bone grafting.

When it comes to implant placement,

the quantity and quality of bone

plays an important role therefore bone

grafts supplement insufficient and

unhealthy bone.

 

If the jawbone is narrow and long,

it is easy for placement, while it can be

hard to insert in case of receding gum

due to low ability of healing to build up

new bone.Therefore, dentist’s experience

and know-how are extremely important.

 

 

 

 

<Full Mouth Dental Implant>

Full mouth dental implants comparing to

partial dental implants are a risky

procedure in which over 8 implants are

placed. The placement of one or two

implants is not usually displaced 

with less failure rate due to adjacent teeth,

but full mouth dental implants are hard

to determine the best location and

adjust occlusion for the implants

therefore dentist’s surgical techniques

and experiences can affect the result.

Add to that, full mouth dental implants

should be considered nerves and

anatomical limitation such as the maxillary

sinus inferior border in which nerves pass.

 

 

 

 

<Reimplantation of Dental Implants>

Reimplantation of Dental Implants,

an implant is installed in site of previously

failed implants, regenerate healthy bone

to use for a long time therefore it is a

high-level surgery. Also, certain level

hospitals and medical teams should

offer support.

The weak jawbone due to failed dental

implants is restored through bone

graft again, so it may continue a

secondary failure.

 

If there is a injured jawbone caused

by infection around implants or there is

an insufficient amount of usable bone,

a bone grafting procedure in itself would

increase the difficulty. Therefore, patients

hesitate to undergo reimplantation of

dental implants if dentist has insufficient

expertise and experience, and patients try

to find best hospital for dental implants.

 

 

 

 

 

The importance of dental implant depends

on position and number of implants.

What should you check out to choose

a hospital available from general dental

implant to high-level surgery.

 

Check out if hospital is accredited by

Ministry of Health and Welfare of Korea.

An accredited hospital by Ministry of

Health and Welfare of Korea is a

certificate that ensures the compliances

to strict over 200 standards based on

control / improvement of healthcare

 quality /patient safety. This certificate

 has a duration of 4 years.

 

 Check a guarantee for dental implants

Dental implant surgery is not over even

after placement since implants should be

used for a long time therefore a guarantee

is necessary and patients need to check

out if a guarantee offers additional

regular check-up.

 

A hospital should have a

process of consultation, operation

and further examination

If hospital workflow with consultant

or assistant is individually processed,

it is hard to deal with a long-term

examination and any possible problems

therefore patients need to choose a

hospital providing customized care.

If you want a hospital that provides

safe and best result for dental implant

surgery, please check the above points

and make a right choice.

 

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