What should we know before implant placement?
What should we know before implant placement?
Those who have lost one or more of their teeth are deprived of some simple and always available pleasures that we may not even realize! For example, eating and chewing food is so normal and painless for us that we do not appreciate it until we lose it.
When you lose your tooth, the most important thought that comes to your mind is to find the best way to replace it. Dental implants are basically one of the best methods, but even for this you should follow some tips.
This means that before replacing a tooth with a series of issues and details, you should be careful to have a permanent replacement for the lost tooth by minimizing the possibility of further problems or failure.
1. Do not rush to implant in any way
Dental implant treatment requires a lot of planning and research. In addition, it is usually necessary for the dentist and the patient to discuss and discuss various issues and details.
All of these reviews, planning, and discussions take time. So you have to be patient. But if you are very insistent that your problem be solved as soon as possible and you are in a hurry to repair it, you can go for other methods that do not include implant placement.
2. Ask about the methods and technologies used to ensure the safety of implants
There are many methods and technologies that can be used to ensure that the use of implants is not particularly problematic and harmful. For example, photographing the structure and tissues of the jaw and face is one of these methods.
In addition, 3D CT scans can be used, which provide very detailed information to the doctor. Using this information, the doctor can make sure that the implant is not placed in the wrong place and that other important nerves and tissues are not damaged. X-rays (radiology) are other methods that can be used to obtain good information.
Software is also available to simulate implant placement. These softwares can implement the program you have for implant placement and show you the result. In this way, even before the surgery is performed, a lot of information will be obtained about its possible results.
In some methods, lasers can be used to reduce pain. In addition, special microscopes and various precision instruments can be used for surgery, which are very effective in reducing pain after surgery due to the reduction of errors and accuracy in surgery.
3. Ask about the brand and model of the implant as well as the material of the crown or veneer
Well-known implant manufacturers produce products that have been researched and used for decades.
That is, we can say that these products have given their answer and are almost proven. So if you are going to use implants to repair a lost tooth, we recommend that you go to famous brands and brands to make your mind more comfortable.
Regarding dental veneers, it should be said that the material used in these parts is very important because this part is directly pressed and is constantly in the oral environment and is placed in different conditions.
The materials used in coatings have different resistances. Some materials are more durable and better for the back of the teeth, and some of them are more aesthetically pleasing that should be used in front of the teeth.
4. The health status of bones, gums and other teeth should be checked
Before doing anything, the dentist should check the health and endurance of the surrounding tissues. That is, he must thoroughly examine the condition of the bones, gums, and other teeth to see if these tissues are in the good condition for implant placement.
Sometimes the bones and gums at the site where the implant is to be implanted are not in good health, in which case a bone or gum transplant will be needed.
This means that the gingival tissue and jawbone must be completely repaired first, and then implants must be implanted. In this case, it is possible to ensure the implant implant and its correct function and useful life.
The health of other teeth and surrounding gum tissue is also important. If the surrounding teeth are decayed or infected, it may not be wise to have an implant.
In these cases, the infection can easily spread and the condition can get worse. So the first step in such cases will be to solve the problem of teeth and gums. After the infection is resolved, the implant is implanted in the desired location.
5. Check if the dentist you are visiting has the necessary documents and certificates
In most cases, dentists who are still undergoing training do not know implants well or have not been formally trained at all.
Regarding implants, it is necessary that the person who implements this treatment method must have received the necessary training in an academic, complete and correct manner.
For this reason, the presence of the dentist in training and practical classes is very important so that both the training is completed and the latest information and methods are informed to the dentist.
Therefore, to ensure the level of knowledge and skills, the dentist must have a relevant certificate in this field.
6. Ask the dentist for pre- and post-operative pictures
Postoperative and preoperative images for other patients give you a good idea of what will eventually happen. Seeing these pictures has another purpose and that is to review the records and experience of the dentist in a practical way. In fact, this way you can see the previous work of your dentist.
7. After considering the various options you have, ask about the cost of the implant
Before going for implants, it is a good idea to look at other restorative methods and learn about them. In particular, research the costs, benefits, and disadvantages.
In the meantime, you will surely find that other treatments are less expensive than implants. All you have to do is find out why implants are more expensive.
Of course, implants can have different costs depending on different factors. The cost of implants depends on the brand and model of implant used, the type of material as well as the specialist who does it (ie experience and skills).
8. Find out about the factors that make implant implantation unsuccessful
Implants, like all medical and dental treatments, are prone to failure. It is not as if you think that all the implants that are done are 100% successful and there are no mistakes in the implant.
It is true that the success rate of implants is very high, about 90 to 95%, but this method sometimes does not work. It is a good idea to know about the factors that contribute to the success of the implant, as well as to look at previous examples in which people have had problems and the implant has not worked for them.
9. Learn post-implant care methods
After implant placement is complete, you should take steps to maintain and care for the implant and other teeth.
Part of this is related to the implant and the recovery period after implantation, and the other part is related to long-term and more general care.
An important feature of the implant is its ease of use and care. Implants are generally designed to fit in the mouth like a natural tooth, and care is just like any other tooth.
On the other hand, it should be borne in mind that the problems that occur for a natural tooth may also occur for the implant.
For example, implants, like natural teeth, can become infected if you do not follow good hygiene and care.
Therefore, health care is one of the important tasks that determine the durability, life and efficiency of the implant.
10. Consider other options for tooth restoration
If you are still hesitant about having an implant, you may want to consider other treatment options.
Different dentists have different skills and expertise in different fields. You may be considering implant placement, but for example you may not be able to find a suitable specialist in this field, or other conditions such as financial discussion, or the brand and quality of the implant may not be available.
Or you do not have the conditions to do an implant and .... For this reason, it is better to never be satisfied with one treatment option and consider other alternative methods to use other options if necessary.
Immediate dental implants
Dental implants + Tooth crown + immediate in one day
A Dental Implant or fixture replaces a lost tooth the size of a tooth root.
After the implant is welded, the casting is done and after the prosthesis is made in the laboratory, the crown is delivered to the patient; Sometimes this process can be done even in one day.
If you have lost one or more of your teeth and need more information,
So contact us as soon as possible to schedule a check-up and consultation.
