What
is Oral Implant?
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It
is an advanced medical technology for the treatment
of tooth loss. A titanium implant is implanted in the
toothless area of the jawbone. The jawbone fuses with
the titanium surface providing a strong anchorage for
the implant. The implant functions as a support for
the dental prosthesis constructed over it.
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What
are the benefits of oral implant?
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- It
can treat cases untreatable with conventional methods
of dental bridges and dentures.
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It prevents further resorption of the jawbone following
tooth loss.
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It can perfectly restore chewing function
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It avoids cutting down and overloading the natural
teeth occurring with conventional means of replacing
tooth loss.
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It helps restore a patient’s self-esteem and
confidence since it gives the feeling of regaining
the real teeth.
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It functions better than conventional dental bridges
and dentures.
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It gives superior aesthetic results.
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Am
I a suitable candidate for oral implant?
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will be a suitable candidate for oral implant if you fulfill
the following requirements: |
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You must be medically fit to undergo ordinary surgery.
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Your jaw must have enough bone to support the implant.
(If not, bone grafting may be reuired).
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must be enough space to accommodate the prosthesis
over the implant.
- You
must understand what the treatment can offer.
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You must realize to what extent the treatment can
meet your expectations.
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Should
I consider Oral Implant?
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You should consider Oral Implant when:
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You do not want to have your natural teeth cut down
which is required in making your conventional dental
bridge.
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You cannot wear or chew well with your denture.
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You cannot tolerate a denture in your mouth.
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You do not want to damage your remaining teeth from
wearing a partial denture.
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You have lost your back teeth making it impossible
to construct a conventional dental bridge.
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You have a long toothless span which is not indicated
for making a conventional dental bridge.
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You want superior aesthetic results with your tooth
replacement.
- You
want the most effective way of restoring your chewing
function.
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Oral
Implant
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What
are the procedures involved?
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Preoperative
Consultation with Doctor
(About Dental As well as Medical History)
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Radiographic
and Lab Analysis |
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Surgery
for Implant Procedure |
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Check-Up
After One Day |
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Check-Up
After Seven Days
Duration for osteointegration of implant
to bone |
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Recall
Visit After 3 Months |
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Implant
Loading With Abutment and Impression |
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Implant
Loading With Prosthesis After 5-7 Days |
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Check-Up
After 2 Days |
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If
Everything Is Fine Than Regular Check-Up
And Oral Prophylaxis Protocol After Every
6 Months
(Can Be Done By Local Dentist) |
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Ist
Visit Required
7-10 days |
IInd
Visit Required
7-10 days
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| *Sinus lifting & Bone
grafting procedure will take more duration for procedure.
Extra Charges will Apply. |
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How
is the operation arranged?
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The
operation will be performed under aseptic condition
usually in clinic with proper facilities and condition
for oral implant surgery.
Local anesthesia is given for pain control during the
operation. Intravenous can be given if necessary. Pain
which may occur after the operation can be effectively
controlled with oral medications. The prosthetic part
of the implant treatment does not require anesthesia.
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How
successful is the treatment?
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Modern
oral implant treatment is highly successful, as a general
guideline, the five-year success rate of oral implant
is over 95% with the lower jaw (mandible) and about
90% with the upper jaw (maxilla). The success rates
may slowly decrease as the implant stays longer in function.
In difficult cases, the success rates are expected to
be lower. Despite the overall high success rates with
oral implant treatment, there is still the possibility
of failure which can be contributed by various factors
and conditions, such as poor healing power, poor bone
quality, smoking and diabetes.
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How
long can an oral Implant last?
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The
service life of an oral implant can be affected by many
factors:
High standards of treatment, meticulous daily cleaning
by the patient, regular professional maintenance, abstinence
from smoking and avoidance of overloading (like chewing
bones, shells, hard nuts and candies), can contribute
to the durability of the oral implant. In view of the
high success of modern oral implant treatment, an oral
implant can be considered a long lasting medical implant
that does not need to be chaned.
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Is
the operation safe?
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Whereas
no medical treatment can be guaranteed 100 percent without
risks and failures, implant operation can be considered
very safe. The prosthetic phase of treatment is basically
non-invasive and non-surgical in nature.
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