Implantology is a branch of oral surgery and part of the daily routine in dental practices. It offers solutions for all kinds of edentulism, from the loss of a single tooth to missing all of them.
What are dental implants?
Dental implants are a quality replacement for one or more teeth. Implants are positioned in the upper or lower jaw and represent the replacement of the lost natural tooth root.
Who is an adequate candidate for an implantology treatment?
Any patient with a satisfactory general and oral health, as well as an adequate bone volume, is an ideal candidate for this kind of procedure
What are the benefits of dental implants?
- They represent an adequate replacement for a lost tooth.
- They are made of highly biocompatible materials, are biologically neutral and are perfectly accepted by the human body.
- They do not cause unwanted side effects.
- They restore functionality.
- They create a remarkable aesthetic smile.
- Neighboring teeth are not compromised by implants.
- The success rate is very high – over 97%.
Is it a painful procedure?
Computer guided implantology
In implantology, computer-guided technology can be applied, which, thanks to the 3D technique, determines the perfect position for the implant, considering bone density, blood flow and jaw morphology.
How to behave after the procedure?
After an implantology procedure, the patient must maintain a meticulous and regular oral hygiene and show up for the regular check ups.
Frequently asked questions
How long do dental implants last?
Basically, implants can last for a lifetime, but most of it depends on how oral hygiene is maintained and on other factors that can negatively affect the patient’s general health.
Are there any contraindications?
Contraindications are very rare, mostly it’s only advanced osteoporosis.
What happens if a patient does not have enough bone?
If there is not enough bone, it can be rebuilt with natural or synthetic bone substitutes.
What does the success of the procedure depend on?
The success of the procedure depends on various factors: bone quality, jaw morphology, oral hygiene and proper distribution of the masticatory forces.
What brand of implants are used at the Adriatic dent clinic?
We use high quality implants produced by well-known producers: Straumann (Switzerland) and ICX (Germany – Switzerland).
How do you treat a fully edentulous patient?
An adequate solution for an edentulous patient may be one of the immediate load systems, known as All-on-4 and All-on-6.