Dental Implant

1. Preliminary study :

• The dental surgeon begins by analyzing the patient’s history.
• He will also carry out a complete oral examination, in order to check the state of the patient’s teeth. All cavities and other dental problems must absolutely be treated before the procedure.
• Finally, the practitioner will carry out a panoramic dental X-ray and possibly a scanner which will allow him to check that the bone mass is sufficient to accommodate the dental implant(s) to be placed.

2. Treatment of diseased teeth and/or bone filling.

In the event of dental disease, the dentist follows a personalized plan until there is no longer any obstacle to the placement of the implant. And he will also perform bone filling if necessary.

3. Placement of dental implants.

Implant placement is a surgical procedure under local anesthesia. The surgeon begins by making an incision in the mucosa to reach the jaw bone. He will then pierce the cavities which will accommodate the implant(s). The implants will be screwed into these cavities and the practitioner will then close the gums by performing stitches, which will be absorbed by the body in the following weeks.

The procedure is quite simple, but it can still have slight more or less unpleasant consequences. It can thus trigger a slight swelling of the face and even cause slight pain.

4. Scarring

A 3-month period: once the implant(s) are in place, a healing period must be respected which can extend over a period of 3 to 6 months.

This healing period must allow the bone to fully integrate the implant. The bone must indeed surround the implant and even colonize its structure in order to offer it a stability comparable to that of a real tooth.

During this healing phase, the surgeon can offer the patient a temporary crown that will fill the free space, in order to preserve the aesthetics of the smile.

The next phase asks the patient to rest, to avoid subjecting the jaw to too great efforts for the implants to fix correctly, to have irreproachable dental hygiene, but which must be exercised with maximum precautions the first days to avoid opening wounds and very effective in preventing food deposits.

The main objective is to avoid any beginning of infection. 5. Impression taking
Once the area is completely healed and the implant is completely integrated into the jaw bone, the surgeon can take the impression of the jaw, in order to make the crown or the bridge or the complete prosthesis (case of edentulism).

He will then make a slight incision to release the implant and insert a gingival screw which will then accommodate the crown.

There are a few precautions to follow after the dental implants operation:

• During the first hours and days following the operation, it is important to eat only soft food, which should only be eaten warm or cold.
• Initially, hot foods should be avoided. Avoid hard foods that may create too much stress.
• It is absolutely necessary to avoid consuming products that promote the appearance of infection and slow healing. It is therefore imperative not to consume or reduce your consumption of alcohol and tobacco to a minimum.
• Take care of your body to avoid bleeding problems as much as possible. We will therefore avoid any violent effort, while taking care to allow our body to recover quickly.
• A rise in blood pressure can in some cases also cause bleeding. It is therefore important to avoid foods that cause high blood pressure. We will therefore avoid consuming alcohol, coffee and most existing ones.
• Bleeding can also be caused by certain behaviors, such as sucking. It is therefore better not to use a straw, not to spit and not to rinse your teeth too intensively.
• Certain foods are not recommended because they can promote the development of bacteria. It is therefore preferable to avoid the consumption of dairy products or beer and to prefer boiled foods.
• Impeccable oral hygiene must be adopted, which will be maintained by very gentle brushing and rinsing with mouthwash.
• If despite all these precautions, bleeding should occur, just bite a compress for 15 minutes. On the other hand, if after 15 minutes the bleeding does not stop, you will have to contact your dental surgeon.

To improve the longevity of your dental implants the placement of dental implants is an approved technique that allows you to enjoy a perfect aesthetic result with prostheses that have a very long life.

However, to take advantage of all these advantages, you must still take a few precautions. It is therefore essential to regularly check the condition of your teeth and monitor the evolution of the implants and carry out any maintenance treatments.

It is therefore recommended to make at least two annual visits. These visits must be an opportunity to carry out the necessary checks, but also to carry out maintenance care. For example, it is recommended to have a complete scaling of the teeth performed at least once a year.

Finally, be aware that the dental surgeon is responsible for the placement of dental implants and must do everything possible to ensure that the intervention is a success.

However, once the implants have been placed and all care has been taken, you will be solely responsible for the proper maintenance of your dental implants.

It is indeed up to you to check the condition of your implants and make the necessary check-ups.