Have you ever wondered what dental implant is? Does it feel like your dentist speak in another language when he mentions you need a dental implant?

Dental implants are small titanium cylinders that are surgically inserted into the bone of the jaw to replace the roots of the missing teeth. Implants fuse to the jawbone and serve as a base for individual replacement teeth, bridges or a denture. Dental Implant Technologies have been greatly developed over the past decades. With many advantages , high predictability of success and almost 50 years of clinical research to back them up, dental implants are now regarded as an extremely reliable approach to replace missing teeth

The first step of getting the dental implant is a thorough oral examination. X-rays are often necessary to discover the state of the jawbone, particularly if the teeth have been lost for some time. All information gathered is used to determine if implants are appropriate and,if so, what particular type of implant would be best for each patient. In some cases, where there is not enough jawbone, dental bone graft or sinus lift is also needed.

After the evaluation , patient normally goes through the dental implant procedure which involves 2 main stages separated by a minimum of 3 months healing time. This procedure is referred to as conventional dental implant

However, in certain cases Dr.Sooparb may decide to restore the dental implants immediately after placing them in the process of the dental implant surgery as called immediate loading implant.

Advanced technologies in dental implant do make our lives easier. Special dental implant for upper jaw like Zygoma eliminates the need for surgery or bone graft resulting in shorter treatment time. Another breakthrough in dental implant technology that we must not forget to mention is All-on-4 which will make those who have lost all their teeth (edentulous arch) very grateful.

After the implant is placed, you will be given antibiotics, pain medication and an antibacterial mouthwash. You will be asked to avoid certain foods, and will be told how to avoid putting pressure on the area while it heals.

Dental implant can last a lifetime depending upon how you look after them. Like any other restoration your dental implant can still be damaged by trauma and affected by gum disease and poor oral hygiene.