Some people feel uncomfortable smiling for the camera because of
a missing front tooth or have trouble eating because of a lost back tooth. The
most common treatment for these patients is a dental implant,
as it can replace a person’s missing tooth—often for a lifetime.
Dental
implants in India are artificial tooth roots that are similar in shape to
screws. When dental implants are implanted into the jawbone, natural bone bonds
to them and creates a base that supports artificial teeth, such as crowns,
bridges, and dentures.
People have successful dental implants
and tooth
replacements every day. We saw one man who fell while on a vacation and
lost a few of his front teeth. When he visited us for treatment, he appeared
timid and afraid to smile. After he received dental implants and artificial
teeth, however, he seemed like a completely different person—beaming with
confidence and chatting with our team members. It seemed to give him a new
lease on life.
Who’s a Candidate for a Dental Implant?
People who want a single
tooth replacement generally are the ones who most often receive dental
implants. However, we’re starting to see more people who need all their teeth
replaced with dentures or failing dentition, which is when patients have had a
lot of work done to their teeth and their fillings or crowns are starting to
fail. It can become so expensive to repair all of these issues that replacing
the teeth is the better option. We work with all of our patients to help come
up with the best solutions.
Additionally, we’ll see teenagers who naturally are missing a
front tooth and elderly patients who had dentures for 15 years and say they
want to smile or chew better.
How Do Dental Implants Work?
Dental implants are placed in four simple steps. A surgeon
usually:
- Makes
an incision in the gums to access the bone
- Creates
space in the bone to anchor the screw that’s put in, using specialized
equipment
- Closes
the gums back up with dissolvable stitches
- After
the implant heals, your dentist fabricates your replacement teeth
Most dental implants are done in as little as 30 minutes. During
the first consultation, we gain an understanding of what patients’ expectations
are. Some patients experience anxiety about the procedure. As a result, we
offer patients anesthesia and medications to help alleviate their concerns. For
all patients having dental implants, we coordinate and work closely with their
dentist to make sure they have the best outcomes.
What Can I
Expect During Recovery?
Dental implants usually have an easy recovery. Patients can
expect to experience some pain for a few days, so we recommend they use
over-the-counter pain medication. Furthermore, we ask patients to avoid
consuming hard, crunchy foods and foods with extremely hot or cold temperatures
for one day while their new tooth recovers.
Avoiding infection also is critical, so we’ll ask patients to
continue brushing their teeth regularly and prescribe them antibiotics.
Recovering from a dental implant generally takes only a few days, so many
people have the procedure at the end of the week and return to work and their
daily activities by Monday.
Experts in Care
Our program dedicates one and a half days a week to dental
implants. One of the unique aspects of our program is that every patient gets
both a surgical
and prosthetic consultation. This means patients can discuss both the look of
their new tooth as well as the operation itself with an expert.
Our program has opinion leaders in the field of dental implants that
train and teach other doctors around the country about protocols developed at Hospital.
We’re on the cutting edge of digital technology, having virtual implant planning;
in-house 3D printing that helps us know exactly where to place the dental
implant, and implant navigation equipment. All of these technologies allow us
to reduce treatment time, minimize errors, and provide new teeth on the same
day as surgery. Even better, we provide this advanced care at a reduced cost
when compared to many other medical providers.
Many tooth-replacement methods have existed over the years, but
dental implants generally have the highest success rates. Why go through the
stress of having trouble eating or feeling less confident when smiling?
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