To begin with, it is important to know what is a dental implant?
Dental implants are used to replace missing teeth. They are small titanium screws that are placed in the jawbone and serve as artificial dental roots. They are the best alternative for the replacement of missing teeth because they do not damage adjacent teeth like traditional bridges and do not move when speaking or eating like removable prostheses.
An implant can hold one or more replacement teeth. In the upper jaw at least six implants are required to replace all the teeth and in the lower jaw between four and six implants are required.
At least one minor surgery is required to place dental implants. You must have healthy gums. Some specialists do not place implants in people who smoke, since smoking can affect the result of the treatment.
Implants may not be a successful treatment in people with health problems such as diabetes and osteoporosis, or in people who have received chemotherapy treatment.
The surgical procedure itself is simple and is performed under local anesthesia in almost all cases with few exceptions.
After the anesthesia has taken effect, we proceed to prepare the bed or site. To do this, an incision is made in the gum, just above the bone that will house the dental implant. Then a small hole is made in the bone using a series of special drills, which increase in size until they reach the appropriate diameter, placing the implant inside.
When you undergo dental implant surgery, it is important that you eat only soft foods for the rest of the day. Try to maintain oral hygiene by brushing, but do not brush the implant site directly. Your dentist may recommend using an antiseptic mouthwash every day for the first week after surgery.
The time it takes to fully recover from dental implant surgery will vary depending on your treatment plan; therefore, it is important that you follow the following instructions
When you have fully recovered, your implants and replacement teeth should function like your natural teeth when eating.
If the implant is damaged, it should be removed and replaced. If it is too difficult to remove, it can be safely left in the jaw and another implant placed alongside.
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