Preliminary understanding of dental implant
Dental implant is a modern dental technology. It can restore the function and beauty of teeth by implanting an artificial root into the alveolar bone in the missing tooth area. This process is usually divided into several steps, including preoperative evaluation, implantation surgery, healing period and final crown installation. Each step requires meticulous operation and patient cooperation.
Importance of preoperative evaluation
Before dental implantation, the dentist will conduct a comprehensive oral examination and evaluation. This includes checking the density and quality of alveolar bone and assessing the overall health of the patient. If alveolar bone is insufficient, bone transplantation may be required to increase bone mass. In addition, doctors will make personalized treatment plans according to the specific conditions of patients.
Detailed steps of implantation operation
Implantation is usually performed under local anesthesia to ensure that the patient will not feel pain during the whole process. First, doctors will drill a small hole in the alveolar bone, and then implant the artificial root (implant). This process needs to be very precise in order to ensure a good fit between the implant and the bone. After surgery, the patient may feel some discomfort, but it can usually be controlled by drugs.
Precautions during healing
After implantation, it takes a period of time for the implant to fully integrate with the alveolar bone. This process is called osseointegration. This stage may take several months, during which patients need to avoid chewing hard things and maintain good oral hygiene. The doctor will check the healing regularly to ensure that everything is going well.
*Final crown installation
When the implant is fully combined with the bone, the crown can be installed. The dental crown is the visible part of the implant teeth. It needs to be customized according to the color and shape of the patient's natural teeth to ensure the aesthetic effect of * *. After installing the crown, the patient can resume normal chewing function and beautiful smile.
Summary
Dental implant is a complex but very effective method to restore missing teeth. It involves multiple steps, including preoperative evaluation, implantation, healing period and final crown installation. Each step requires professional skills and patient patience. Dental implant can not only restore the masticatory function, but also significantly improve the self-confidence and quality of life of patients.
