DENTAL IMPLANT
Dental treatment with implants, in a simple way, is the installation of a material that simulates a tooth root, becoming an artificial support. It is made of a very hard metal, titanium, whose shape resembles a screw, having compatibility with human bone tissue. The body's defense systems do not recognize the material as an "invader" and, therefore, it is incorporated into the bone as if a portion of it were. Some types of implants have in their composition other materials that induce the body to form bone around it, ensuring the firmness that the masticatory function requires. The procedure is simple, safe and painless.
Because they are integrated into the bone, the implants offer a stable support for artificial teeth. Partial and total prostheses, mounted on implants, will not slip or change position in the mouth, providing a great benefit for food and speech. This type of prosthesis is called “implant prosthesis” and gives the patient more security, providing a more natural condition than conventional bridges or dentures.
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In some people, common prostheses and dentures are uncomfortable and even unfeasible, generating painful regions that make it difficult to adapt to these devices. In addition, common bridges artificially replace spaces left by tooth extractions through the wear / preparation of teeth neighboring these tooth losses. With implant placement, it is not necessary to prepare or wear a natural tooth to support the new replacement teeth in place, as is done in the procedure described above.
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In order to receive an implant, the patient must have healthy gums and adequate bones to support it. The patient must also commit to keeping these structures healthy, performing meticulous oral hygiene and regular visits to the dentist, essential for the success of their implants in the long term.
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The type of implant most recommended today is the integrated bone, which has shown a revolution in the treatment of partially or totally edentulous patients.
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The integrated bone implant is surgically implanted, directly into the maxillary bone. The period of osseointegration (integration with the bone) takes on average 4 to 6 months, depending on the region to receive the implant. After this period, a second intervention is necessary to connect the implant to the oral environment. At this stage, the dental surgeon removes the gum, which is covering the implant, and finally an artificial tooth (or teeth) is connected to the implant.