Dental Implants
The dental implant offers a permanent solution to missing teeth. The implant consists of a small titanium component surgically placed into the bone of the jaw; it replaces the lost tooth root and is the basis for the new tooth / crown.
Regarding the biocompatibility properties, titanium forms a strong bond between the tooth and the bone in a few months or weeks, which is called osseointegration.
There are many kinds of rehabilitations with implants; you can rehabilitate a simple absence, or full mouth.
Replacement with implants is the most close to natural teeth in terms of look, feel, and function, such as speech and chewing.
The implant provides better speech and self-esteem. If teeth are not replaced, it will occur bone loss which will affect the facial contour and appearance. The implant therapy reduces bone loss and helps to prevent this process. This procedure, unlike the traditional rehabilitation (without implants), does not involve adjacent teeth wear of, preserving the health of adjacent healthy teeth.
Unitary Rehabilitation
Total rehabilitation with implants (total arch)Click below to watch the video
Frequently Asked Questions
Discomfort may occur such as a tooth extraction. Depending on the case, a mild swelling may occur but will be addressed with medication prescribed by a specialist.
If you are a smoker, avoid smoking for 1 week after surgery. Consume liquid and pasty diet and rest on the day of surgery.
Most people return with 1 or 2 days. If you are a user of dentures (denture) you may need further adjustment to ensure a better fixation during the healing period.
Dental implants are used for more than 30 years in Brazil. It is reported a 98% success rate in cases for this period. However smoking and some medical conditions such as diabetes may impair healing and increase the risk of failure.
The implant may be lost if there is not a good oral hygiene. It is important to visit the dentist at least 2 times a year for maintenance of oral hygiene and monitoring. Following these recommendations, the success of your implant will be provided.
The specialist will assess each case individually, but there are medical conditions that prevent the placement of an implant. Sometimes there is a need for auxiliary procedures to be able to place the implant, such as bone grafting, sinus lifting, among others.
