The dental implant is indicated when the person loses the tooth and its root, being necessary to replace these two parts, because it is not possible even to put a denture.
The dental implant is basically a titanium piece, which is fixed to the jaw, below the gum, to serve as a support for the placement of a tooth. Some situations that may lead to the need to put a dental implant are caries that destroy the teeth, and periodontitis, which is when the teeth become soft and fall.
Benefits of putting a dental implant
Placing a dental implant brings benefits such as:
- Improve digestion : because the lack of 1 or more teeth, directly interfere with the chewing of food, which is the first stage of digestion. With the lack of teeth, the food arrives still very big to the stomach and with less saliva, damaging its digestion;
- Improve self-esteem : because when one of the front teeth is missing the person is ashamed and does not want to open his mouth to talk or smile, which can increase the risk of depression;
- Improve communication: the lack of teeth in the mouth or the use of prosthetics that are always leaving the place usually hinders the speech, interfering in the person's day-to-day life;
- Improve oral health: by putting the required implants in your mouth, it is easier to brush your teeth and keep your mouth clean.
After placing an implant you must have good oral hygiene by brushing your teeth daily using dental floss and mouthwash at least once a day.
Does dental implant hurt?
The dental implant does not hurt because the dental surgeon will do the procedure under local anesthesia so that the incision is made in the gingiva and the fixation in the bone is not felt. But after surgery to prevent possible pain or infection, the dentist may recommend the use of analgesic, antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and resting.
The pain may last for about 5 days and during all this time you may need to use the remedies indicated by your doctor, but preferring cold foods is also a good solution to relieve discomfort.
How much does a dental implant cost?
The price of the dental implant depends on the type of technique used, the quantity of teeth and whether the material will be domestic or imported. For all these reasons, the price can vary between R $ 800 and R $ 3, 500 but you can get a free dental implant in the universities of dentistry, paying only the material that will be used.
How is the dental implant made?
The dental implant is done by the dentist under local anesthesia, in the dental office. The dental surgeon should remove problematic teeth, place the dental implant and over it, the tooth.
In the traditional dental implant the fitting and adaptation of the tooth in the implant will take, on average, 6 months for the teeth from above and 4 months for the teeth from below. After the procedure the doctor will indicate painkillers and rest that may be only 24 hours, but it is important to avoid efforts and to do physical activity in the first week.
What is Immediate Dental Implant
The dental implant with immediate loading happens when the tooth is placed in the metallic structure soon after the surgical act. In the traditional dental implant technique, only after 3 or 6 months of the fixation of the structure, the replacement teeth are placed. This time is necessary so that there is a greater fixation of the prosthesis with the bone so that the crown of the tooth can be placed.
In the dental implant technique with immediate loading the process is faster and aesthetically comfortable for the patient, however this technique has restrictions, mainly related to the location of the implant, health condition of the patient, and the condition that is the bone that will receive the implant .
When not placing a dental implant
This dental treatment is contraindicated for patients suffering from high-risk heart problems, untreated diabetics, during chemotherapy or in case of osteoporosis. For these, it may be more appropriate to use a denture.
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