Tooth implantation

When a tooth is lost, over time, the jawbone tissue also deteriorates. Each tooth in the oral cavity has its own load coefficient, and when one is lost, the other teeth become overloaded, leading to rapid destruction of adjacent teeth and the surrounding tissues, namely the bone.

Look in the mirror and you will be surprised - when a tooth is lost, the neighboring teeth eventually tilt away from the missing tooth, and the opposing teeth (which are located opposite) protrude. This is another reason why it is necessary to restore the missing tooth.

Another important point - when a person loses their tooth, over time, there is a loss of bone, and additional interventions in the form of bone grafting will be needed to restore the lost volume and function and aesthetics of the area.

Therefore, when there are indications for dental implant installation, it is important not to delay this issue indefinitely.

Two-stage dental implantation

This is the classic method of implantation. It consists of the first stage - implantation itself. At this time, the dental implant is installed, the gums are sutured, and after a certain period of time, depending on the implant system (lower jaw: 1.5-3 months, upper jaw: 3-6 months), the second stage follows. During the second stage, prosthetics on implants are performed - a crown or bridgework is installed.

• Advantage - high implant survival rate.
• Disadvantage - the time required for a full implantation cycle.

One-stage dental implantation

• Advantage - significant time savings.
• Disadvantage - a noticeably lower implant survival rate in bone. Increased risk of rejection.

Immediate load implant technique

Can be used in the anterior area (on front teeth).

• Advantage - immediate result.
• Disadvantage - high probability of implant rejection when installed on molars.

What are the components of a high-quality dental implantation?

1. Competent diagnosis and planning of implantation.
2. Thorough patient preparation, including professional oral hygiene and treatment of any other dental issues, such as caries or gum inflammation, to eliminate all sources of infection.
3. Implantation, with strict adherence to all standards of asepsis and antisepsis during the surgical procedure to avoid infection.
4. Postoperative period, with clear adherence to the recommendations of the treating doctor during the post-implantation period.

What should not be done after dental implantation?

Following the dental implantation, it is essential to follow the recommendations of the treating doctor. Although each clinical case is unique, there are general recommendations for the early and late post-implantation period. Most restrictions apply in the first two weeks after the surgery and are designed to prevent complications such as bleeding, suture dehiscence, or hematoma formation (bruising).

The following activities are not recommended:

• Refusing to take medications prescribed by the doctor (antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, painkillers, antihistamines, diuretics); if you have an individual intolerance to the prescribed medication, inform your doctor, and an alternative medication will be selected.
• Chewing on the opposite side if the implantation was performed on one side of the jaw; if implants were placed on both sides, the consumption of hard and tough food should be strictly limited.
• Drinking any alcoholic beverages.
• Consuming hard, tough, very cold, or hot food.
• Visiting a sauna, swimming pool, or open water.
• Overcooling.
• Smoking.
• Heavy physical exertion related to sports or work.
• Touching the implant site.
• Using a hard toothbrush (it is recommended to use a soft toothbrush until the sutures are removed).
• Flying or scuba diving after a sinus lift (after a regular implantation, it is better to avoid flying for 2-3 days and scuba diving for 2 weeks).

What medications are prescribed after dental implantation?

Broad-spectrum antibiotics are prescribed for the prevention of infection. Anti-inflammatory drugs help to alleviate signs of inflammation and reduce pain and swelling. Painkillers are not mandatory, and the patient takes them depending on the severity of the pain. Diuretics are prescribed once or twice in the first day to prevent postoperative edema.

Within the first two weeks, rinsing the oral cavity with antiseptics several times a day (after meals) and applying special gels to the implant area that form a protective film are recommended.

How should teeth be cleaned after implant placement?

For the first two weeks (until the stitches are removed and the mucous membrane has fully healed), it is recommended to switch to a soft toothbrush. Teeth should be cleaned without touching the sutures (suture rupture is not a catastrophe if they are re-applied as soon as possible); after cleaning with a toothbrush, rinse the oral cavity with an antiseptic solution and apply a gel to the suture area to accelerate mucosal regeneration.