So, what is the process of dental implants? How long does the whole planting process take? How to care after surgery? Today I will explain to you in detail.
Three Stages of Treatment and Restoration of Implants:
1. Preoperative examination and treatment should be done with an oral panoramic film, jaw CT, etc. Check the specific conditions of the oral cavity, whether there is inflammation, alveolar bone resorption, etc. Then, the doctor will ask about the medical history of the whole body, and may need to check blood routine, coagulation time, blood pressure, blood sugar, 5 hepatitis B items, pulse, etc. After confirming that the surgery can be performed, the removal of the mold will be diagnosed and the implant plan will be designated. The first time was about 1 hour.
2. Implant surgery stage
- Dental implant surgery officially started. It needs to be done under strict sterilization conditions. After anesthesia, the mucoperiosteum of the edentulous area was incised, the alveolar bone was exposed, holes were prepared step by step on the alveolar bone of the corresponding part of the missing teeth, and implants were placed. If bone grafting is required, bone grafting can be performed at the same time, the incision is tightly sutured, and the sutures are removed in about 10 days.
- Wait for the osseointegration period. Review every 1-2 months after implant surgery, and observe whether the osseointegration is normal through radiographs. The length of the combined period varies from person to person, implant system, and bone condition, but generally 3 to 6 months. 3. Install the healing abutment. The abutment is an auxiliary device for the implant in the dental restoration. After the implant is placed in the surgery, the abutment will also be permanently attached to the implant through the surgery. This step is to extend the abutment to the outside of the gum to form a through-gum part for fixing dentures and other orthodontic devices (restorations). Then, wait for the soft tissue to form. This process takes 2-3 weeks.
- Repair phase Repair generally takes place three to six months after surgery and generally takes two to three weeks.
- Take the model to make an implant denture. After 6 to 8 weeks of healing of the gingival tissue around the implant, remove the healing abutment, install the transfer rod, take the impression, and make the upper crown.
- There are mainly two types of dental crowns for fixed implant dentures: all-ceramic and porcelain. Depending on the product brand and its biological and mechanical properties, there are many types of different price points for consumers to choose from. How long does it take to complete a dental implant? Dental implants, from root placement to restoration, need to be determined according to the condition of the alveolar bone of the implant, and cannot be generalized. If the alveolar bone of the implant is normal and the depth and width can meet the conditions required for dental implants, it can be completed in about 2.5-3 months. If the implant is missing for a long time and the alveolar bone resorption is relatively strong, a bone graft is required. It takes about 3-4 months. The exact timing of dental implants varies from person to person. Depends on the implant plan and plan prescribed by your doctor. What should be paid attention to after implantation? Although oral implant surgery is not a major surgery, postoperative care is also very important, otherwise the wound infection will lead to the failure of the implant surgery.
The following points should be kept in mind after implant surgery:
1. On the day after the operation, the patient was given a semi-liquid or full liquid diet.
2.Do not brush your teeth for 24 hours after surgery to avoid irritating the wound.
3.In order to achieve the expected results of the operation, it is necessary to stop smoking and drinking within one month before and after the operation.
4.Effective oral hygiene should be done on time. Rinse with mouthwash several times a day to avoid infection.
5.Observe the condition of implants and wounds at any time, and solve problems in time.
6.It is not advisable to eat hard food within 3 months after the operation to prevent the implant from being overstressed. Dental implants have almost the same chewing power as natural teeth, can restore beauty and function, and allow people to enjoy delicious food and life. It is the best solution for tooth loss.
