Dental implants are an effective, long-lasting tooth replacement solution that mimic the look of natural teeth and guard against bone loss. They also don’t require altering healthy teeth, as is the case with traditional bridgework.
Implants integrate into the jawbone through a process known as osseointegration. Ideal candidates are healthy enough to undergo oral surgery and follow a maintenance plan that fosters successful integration.
Bone Grafts
Bone grafts add or restore bone in areas with insufficient volume to support dental implant placement. They can be done by a dentist or oral surgeon to prepare the jaw for restorative dentistry.
A major bone graft repairs large defects caused by trauma, gum disease, tumor surgery or congenital conditions. These require an operating room procedure and often a hospital stay. Smaller grafts are done in the office and usually don’t require a hospital stay.
Grafts can be taken from the patient’s own body (autograft) or from a tissue bank (allograft). They may also be made of synthetic bone substitute materials, which are chosen for their biocompatibility and to avoid disease transmission.
Some types of bone grafts include: a socket graft, which fills the empty tooth socket; a ridge augmentation graft to add bone in edentulous ridges; and a sinus lift graft to add bone to the area where the upper premolars and molars sit. A dissolvable membrane protects the graft and encourages bone regeneration.
Sinus Augmentation
Sinus augmentation has become a popular procedure before the placement of dental implants in the back of the upper jaw where bone loss has occurred due to sinus pneumatization or alveolar bone atrophy. This minor in office surgical procedure involves lifting or raising the floor of the sinus membrane to create a space to anchor the implant.
This surgery can be performed using a one-stage technique or in two stages where the first stage involves placing the bone graft and the second stage inserts the dental implant once it has had time to heal. In either case, it is important to follow the post-op instructions given to you by your dentist to reduce the chance of complications such as infection at the incision site, Schneiderian membrane perforation or failure of the graft material to integrate with the existing bone.
The surgeon will make a small incision in the gum tissue to expose the sinus area. The sinus membrane is then lifted and the underlying space is filled with bone grafting material from your own body or a cadaver or even synthetic materials that can mimic bone formation.
Immediate Implant Placement
Unlike conventional implant placement, which involves multiple appointments and procedures, immediate implant placement combines tooth extraction and dental implant placement into one appointment. This helps to streamline the treatment process and reduce discomfort. It also allows patients to restore the function of their teeth and gum tissue immediately after losing a tooth.
In addition, immediate implant placement has been shown to preserve bone and soft tissue architecture while minimizing the need for bone grafting. However, this procedure is considered a complex and technique sensitive surgery and therefore requires an experienced dental team to execute successfully.
The treating clinician will determine whether immediate implant placement is a good option for you, taking into account your previous dental history, presenting oral condition and desired outcome expectations. They will also consider whether you have a weakened immune system or any underlying health issues that could negatively impact the success of your implants.IBS매직코어임플란트
Endodontic Treatment
When a tooth is damaged, endodontic treatment (root canal therapy) can be used to save it. This is a dental procedure that treats infection at the centre of a tooth (the pulp). A tooth is made up of 2 parts: the crown, which is visible in the mouth and the root that extends into the jawbone. The tooth’s pulp contains blood vessels and nerves.매직코어임플란트
When the pulp becomes inflamed or infected, it can lead to severe pain and/or a dental abscess. Untreated, the condition can cause further damage to the tooth and may spread to other teeth in the jaw.
After numbing the area, the dentist creates a hole in the top or back of the tooth to access the infected pulp. He removes the diseased pulp tissue and cleans and seals the empty canals with a rubber compound called gutta percha. The tooth is then filled with a filling material and closed with a dental crown.