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Dental Implants are the most natural replacement for missing teeth. Dental implants are a permanent and comfortable replacement for one or more missing teeth that are often used in place of a fixed bridge. Traditionally, several missing teeth would be replaced with a partial or full denture. Dentures may cause discomfort, and do not stimulate the jaw bone as regular teeth do. Without stimulation, the jawbone degrades, causing a "caved-in" appearance that is often associated with age. Dental implants replace the function and appearance of your natural teeth in a more complete manner. Titanium posts are installed in the jaw bone, taking the place of the roots of your lost teeth. These posts stimulate the jawbone and strongly secure your teeth in the same way your natural tooth roots would. The surfaces of the posts are provided with one or more treatments, prior to placement in the jaw, that helps them to integrate into the bone. A crown is fitted onto the top of the titanium post that looks and feels like a natural tooth. Crowns are made in dental laboratories by trained technicians, and are custom-designed to fit the natural shape and color of your teeth. You are able to better regain your appearance than with full dentures that are at times overly white or artificial-seeming. Bone Grafts In order to be a candidate for dental implants, there first must be sufficient bone material in the jaw to accept the titanium posts. In some cases, a bone graft may be a necessary first step to placing a dental implant. A bone graft is a procedure in which your dental practitioner adds to the amount of jawbone available to accept an implant. Material for the graft can be obtained from other areas of the jawbone or from synthesized bone material. Dental Implant Placement Procedure There are now a wide variety of dental implant placement procedures that vary in duration and materials. Any implant procedure is preceded by a detailed consultation, in which all options for treatment should be thoroughly discussed. Duration of the Procedure The duration of the procedure is highly variable, largely because healing is sometimes required in between steps of the procedure. In some cases, when there is abundant jawbone tissue and the patient is in good health, some specialists offer "immediate loading". In this single-day procedure, the implant and crown are placed simultaneously. Types of Implants Root Form Implant The first and most commonly installed dental implant is called a "root form implant". Root form implants are grooved like screws, but otherwise are similar in size and shape to a natural tooth root. These implants are used when there is sufficient depth and width to the area of the jaw to accept the fixture. Subperiosteal Implant Your specialist will determine the appropriate shape of the implant either by taking an impression of the jawbone, which requires a preliminary surgical procedure, or by taking a CAT scan of the jaw and creating an impression from the three-dimensional model. 2 Stage Implant Placement Procedure While there is some variation in procedure, the following outlines the basic steps required for dental implant placement. First, a local anesthetic is administered. Then the gum covering the area is gently folded back and the underlying bone prepared to receive the implant. The extent of the bone preparation is dependent on the number of implants required. The jaw is treated with a cooling material to maintain its stability during the implant placement. The implant(s) are then installed, and the gum sutured. The implant should fully integrate into the bone after 3 to 6 months. At this point or at the time of implant placement, in the case of immediate loading, a custom-designed crown is fitted over the post. The details of the procedure change slightly with the structure of the implant used. Life Span of Dental Implants The titanium implant itself is amazingly sturdy and should last a lifetime. The crown covering it lasts on average 10 years, but with conscientious care can last up to 30 years. Cost of Dental Implant Procedures Dental implants are costly in relation to other restoratives. A basic dental implant procedure for one missing tooth typically costs between P47,000 and Php50,000, depending on the materials, number of visits required and complexity of the case. Full mouth reconstructions usually start at about P350,000 per arch. Bone grafting procedures may add to this cost. The benefits to you are that your treatment plan is carefully constructed by a highly-trained dental specialist (prosthodontist) and will last a lifetime, saving you on years of discomfort and money spent on maintaining less ideal restorations. |
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