Dental implants are made by precisely designing pure titanium metal that is highly compatible with human bone into a cylinder or other shape similar to a tooth root, and then implanting it into the alveolar bone of the edentulous area through a minor surgical procedure. After 1 to 3 months, when the artificial root is tightly integrated with the alveolar bone, porcelain or all-ceramic crowns are made on the artificial root. Because of its non-destructive nature, dental implants have been recognized by the oral medicine community as the preferred method of repairing missing teeth.
Principle of dental implants:
Dental implants consist of three parts: implant, base and crown.
Dental implants are formed by implanting artificial roots into the jawbone of the patient's missing teeth, and then installing crowns on the upper part to form a complete tooth. The roots are made of pure titanium metal, and bacteria will not corrode the roots. Because the structure of its roots and crowns is very similar to that of natural teeth, it is called the "third set of teeth" of humans.
Its principle is like a big tree, it can be firmly rooted in the patient's mouth, and it is very close to real teeth in terms of aesthetic effect, occlusal function, stability and service life.
How long can dental implants last?
Expert analysis shows that in developed countries, the 5-year survival rate of people who have undergone dental implant surgery is over 95%, and the 10-year survival rate is around 90%. However, these figures only reflect the average level. The lifespan of each dental implant is not only related to the quality of treatment, but also closely related to the patient's future physical condition, use and self-maintenance. The latter is the decisive factor in determining the lifespan of dental implants. Therefore, patients who have received dental implants should strictly follow the doctor's instructions, including self-cleaning and maintenance and regular professional follow-up maintenance to remove tartar and plaque. Only in this way can your dental implants serve you more effectively and for a longer time. What I can tell you is: one of the earliest modern dental implants has been serving people with missing teeth perfectly for more than 40 years!
Dental Implant Restoration
Dental implant restoration is a method of restoring missing teeth that has been increasingly used by dentists in the past decade. Partial molar loss can cause teeth to grow crookedly into the gap of missing teeth, and even cause poor bite, which eventually leads to tooth wear and facial muscle disorders. Dental implants are known as the "third set of teeth" of humans after deciduous teeth and permanent teeth. So, what are the advantages of dental implants?
Oral experts point out that dental implants, as the third set of teeth of humans, have their own advantages:
- Can repair full-mouth teeth
For multiple continuous tooth loss, free loss of posterior teeth and full-mouth tooth loss that cannot be fixed and repaired by traditional methods, fixed repair is also feasible. Some people have a flat jaw due to disuse atrophy after full-mouth tooth loss, and traditional dentures are poorly retained. A small number of implants can be implanted to help retain them.
- More ideal chewing function
Traditional dentures rely on the support of the soft tissue of the gum mucosa, with weak retention, easy loosening of dentures, and poor recovery of chewing function. Dental implants rely on their own artificial roots for repair, which are closely combined with the alveolar bone, with extremely strong retention and stability, and the chewing function is restored to a significant appearance.
- Treatment without damage or discomfort
Traditional fixed dentures require the teeth on the edge of the edentulous area to be ground down to stabilize the braces; removable dentures use bases, which are prone to foreign body sensation. Dental implants can directly implant artificial implants in the edentulous area without damaging healthy teeth, without using bases and clasps, and without foreign body sensation.
- Aesthetic and overall coordination
The metal hooks of removable dentures are easy to get stuck in the mouth and are difficult to clean. The metal hooks are also easy to be exposed, affecting the appearance. Dental implants can make crowns according to the face shape, shape and color of the teeth to achieve the best effect of overall coordination and beauty.
Tips to extend the life of dental implants:
No matter what you use, you hope that it will last longer and be more cost-effective, and this is especially true for dental implants. The success of an implant depends on: implant doctor + implant system + post-implant maintenance. So how can we do a good job of post-implant maintenance to better extend the life of the implant?
（Daily maintenance）
Kinboli Dental Hospital said: The most important way for patients to maintain the daily hygiene of implants, natural teeth and periodontal tissues is to brush their teeth and rinse their mouths. If they wait until the doctor finds objective symptoms before starting treatment, the conditions around the implants may have been poor and will have adverse consequences.
- Reduce smoking
Smoking has always been considered one of the risk factors that affect the life of dental implants. Tobacco can hinder the growth of epithelial tissues or wound healing in the mouth, because harmful substances such as nicotine and tar in cigarettes can invade periodontal tissues, accelerate the loss of calcium in the alveolar bone, hinder wound healing, and reduce the life of dental implants.
- Do a good job of oral cleaning and care
(1) Rinse your mouth: You should maintain oral hygiene and rinse your mouth in time after eating. However, rinsing the mouth is not enough to maintain good oral hygiene. It should be combined with brushing.
(2) Brushing teeth: Brushing teeth is one of the effective methods for maintaining oral hygiene of dental implants. The toothbrush should be soft with rounded ends. The toothpaste used should contain soft abrasives. When brushing around the implant, the action should be gentle to avoid direct stimulation and damage to the surrounding soft tissues by the toothbrush.
(3) Use special tools: The adjacent surfaces and dead corners that cannot be brushed can be cleaned with dental floss, interdental brushes or toothpicks.
- Scientific diet
After the implant restoration is completed, the implanted teeth will have a gradual process of getting used to the weight. Therefore, it is not advisable to eat hard or tough food in a short period of time after the operation to avoid affecting the service life of the implant due to excessive load on the implant.
End
So dental implants can be quickly accepted by people, not only because they can be used for a long time, but also because they are safe and will not cause harm to other teeth and the mouth. Its simulation effect can also make people regain the original feeling of teeth and restore the real effect of teeth.
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