Dental Implants

An implant is a titanium screw that is inserted into your jaw and is a replacement for the root of a tooth. A crown is then placed on it - which will look like a healthy, natural tooth.

Dental implants are made of hypoallergenic materials. Most often, titanium is chosen for the production of artificial roots due to its strength, inertness and biocompatibility.

Unlike other types of prostheses, dental implants do not cause nausea, allergic reactions and discomfort. Dental implant placement is more convenient for almost every patient. Dental implants are comfortable and unnoticeable, and are used in a variety of clinical cases.

Implants are made in different shapes and from different materials, which allows us to choose a design for individual parameters (bone density, height and width of the alveolar ridge). Ceramic, zirconium and titanium are most often used for the production of implants.

Implant components:
The body of the implant is a threaded screw that replaces the root. It can have different length, diameter and thread size, depending on the model and manufacturer.
The neck is the upper part of the dental implant closest to the crown. Cap - Prevents bone tissue from joining the gums. Extension for the formation of gingiva - Serves to build up the gum tissue around the future crown in order to create a natural and aesthetic result.
Superstructure (abutment) - it is placed at the place of shaping the gums and has a conical shape. A crown is placed and fixed on it.

Implantation is a surgical operation performed by a group of specialists. It consists of several stages:

• Diagnostics (analysis, computer tomography)
• Treatment plan in which the doctor chooses the optimal method of prosthetics and performs installation
• Surgery
• Rehabilitation
• Placing crowns

Implant placement techniques are divided into two types:

• One-stage: The doctor cuts the gums, prepares the place for the implant and installs the implant. On the same day or a few days later, a temporary crown is placed on the artificial root. The process takes place under anesthesia


• Two-stage (delayed): The first stage consists in the operation of installing an artificial root, and after 3-6 months the second stage begins

Only experienced the implantologist can choose the type of implantation, because he knows how suitable this or that treatment method is in a certain clinical case. Implantation may also not be suitable for everyone, so be sure to go through a preliminary diagnosis and consultation with a dentist.

For patients who have lost all the teeth in one jaw, a fixed bridge can be carried by four implants (All-on-4) or by six implants with All-on-6 dental implants.

How long it takes to install a dental implant is one of the most frequently asked questions of patients during their first consultation with a doctor. The surgical phase of implantation takes very little time. On average, the installation of one implant according to the classic method takes about 10-15 minutes.

Tooth extraction with the simultaneous installation of an implant does not last longer than 30 minutes. However, the more implants are placed, the longer the surgical part of the procedure will last.

A number of additional factors also affect the time of implant placement, including the anatomical characteristics of the jaw, the type of implant and the skill of the doctor.

Respecting the restrictions and advice is the basis for successful implant placement. The main risks occur in the first week after dental implant implantation: in this period, the patient should be especially careful and strictly follow all the doctor's instructions.

Slight swelling may occur in the first three days after surgery. 10 days after the procedure, the original state of the gum tissue is restored, the sutures are removed.

During the rehabilitation period, it is necessary to treat the crowns carefully, as well as to carry out regular oral hygiene. It is necessary to clean artificial teeth as if they were natural, and also monitor the appearance of complications.