What are Dental Implants?
A tooth has essentially two parts: a root which holds the crown in the mouth.
A tooth is removed along with its root. So to replace the tooth in the most natural way, it is essential to replace the root first.
A dental implant replaces the root on which the crown can be fixed. This artificial root or dental implant is made up of a highly biocompatible titanium which is been used from decades now.
Few of the advantages of using dental implants for tooth replacement are as follows:
1. The tooth on the implant is closest to the real, natural tooth.
2. It improves chewing.
3. It improves smile and quality of life
4. Keeps adjacent teeth stable
5. Prevents bone loss
6. Fixed option for tooth replacement
How is the procedure for dental implants?
Dental implants are conventionally done in two phases. In the first phase, the implants are placed and allowed to heal in the bone for around 8-10 weeks. This is followed by the second phase of fabricating caps. In most of the situations, we provide with temporary caps / dentures during the healing phase.
Which implant system is the best?
There are more than 300 companies of implants. We suggest you the one which is best for your bone quality and suits your budget too. The systems provided by us are world renowned and approved by FDA.
Is it important to replace my missing teeth?
Each tooth has its place in jaws. With the tooth removal, there is an imbalance created in your mouth leading to cascade of events which deteriorate your oral health in long time. The immediate effects like compromised eating and unpleasant smile are known to all.
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Is the implant placement painful?
Implants are placed after numbing your jaw in the same way as when your tooth was removed. You can expect a discomfort of 24 – 48 hours but can continue will your daily routine. We advise rest for 2-3 days if you have multiple implant placement.
How successful are dental implants?
No medical treatment comes with 100% success. Having said that, the success of dental implants is well documented in many controlled clinical trials and systematic reviews. The literature reports more than 96% success rate of dental implants.
The success of implants is largely dependent on factors like the general health and habits of an individual. As the natural teeth, implants can also develop gum diseases. A thorough home care and regular follow ups with us play a vital role in enhancing the longevity of implants.
Long-term (10-year) dental implant survival: A systematic review and sensitivity meta-analysis Mark-Steven Howe , William Keys d, Derek Richards eJournal of Dentistry Volume 84, May 2019, Pages 9-21.
Is there any condition in which implants cannot be placed?
The medical condition needs to be reviewed before planning for implant treatment. Certain conditions like uncontrolled diabetes or injectable bisphosphonate therapy may contraindicate the implant treatment.
Can my dentures be made stable with implants?
Implant supported denture is a very effective way we offer to our patients who are unhappy with the previous loose dentures. If the residual bone of the jaws is not adequate, it ends up resulting in a denture which is not stable. Patients many a times are in a fear of dentures falling out of mouth while speaking or chewing. In these situations we offer dentures which snap on the implants making it absolutely secure for the patients.
What is the cost of dental implant treatment in Nerul?
If you have heard that implant treatment is expensive, that’s not completely true. Considering long term, it is equivalent to other methods of teeth replacement.
The implant treatment is affected by multiple factors, mainly number of teeth to be replaced, the bone condition of patient in terms of quality and amount, the type of implant used and also the prosthesis design. To plan a treatment and explain you the time and investment involved, we would require to do a thorough clinical check and study the scan images.
To give you an idea, it may range from Rs.40000 for a single implant to Rs 5- 6 lakhs for full mouth implant rehabilitation.
For patients with no teeth or with teeth which are not salvageable, full mouth implants with teeth fixed on is the perfect solution. It is the third dentition you get in your lifetime. This treatment give you young smile, teeth to chew and improves the general health.
Compare full mouth implant prosthesis with other teeth replacement options:
1. Fixed full mouth prosthesis on 4-6 implants
2. Implant supported dentures
3. Conventional dentures
Fixed full mouth prosthesis |
Implant supported dentures |
Conventional dentures |
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Eating & chewing
Up to 80% chewing capacity as compared to natural teeth
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Up to 60% chewing capacity |
Up to 20% chewing capacity. |
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Permanently fixed. Removed by doctor for maintenance purpose |
Clicks on the implants but needs removal at night. |
Rests on the gums. Needs to be removed at night. |
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Sense of security to patient |
Very secured. |
The sense of security may differ for different people.
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Comfort: Feels closest to natural teeth with open palate for you to savour your favorite food |
A secured and functionally superior denture. The palate may or may not be covered. |
Gives you a natural, younger smile. The palate needs to be always covered for greater support. |
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Maintanence: Regular brushing and water floss. |
Removed daily to clean. |
Removed daily to clean |
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It is the fixed option. You can start chewing as soon as you get the teeth. |
Fixed option. You can start chewing as soon as you get the teeth. |
A learning curve to use the dentues efficiently |