Dental implants are artificial tooth roots that are placed in the jaw to replace lost teeth. They were invented in 1952 by Swedish surgeon Per-Ingvar Branemark, who discovered by accident that the titanium screws he used to fix bone scraps were integrating with bone tissue. Since then, dental implants have become widely used in medicine to replace lost teeth.
There are several types of dental implants:
Single-phase implants are implants that are placed in a single phase. They consist of a root and an abutment (the part on which the dental crown is placed). Single-phase implants are used to place a single tooth.
Biphasic implants are implants that are placed in two phases. In the first phase, the implant root is placed, and in the second phase, the abutment and dental crown are placed. Two-phase implants are used to place multiple teeth or the entire jaw.
Mini-implants are small implants that are used to anchor removable dentures. They are placed in a single phase and do not require an additional crown.
Blade implants are implants that are shaped like a blade. They are used for placement in narrow areas or in low-density bone tissue.
Angled implants are implants that have an angled shape. They are used for placement in areas where there is not enough bone volume.
Indications for dental implants are loss of one or more teeth, immobility of removable dentures, lack of sufficient bone volume for bridges.
Dental implants are installed in stages:
Diagnosis - X-rays and CT scans are taken to determine bone volume and select the appropriate type of implant.
Implant placement - is performed under local anesthesia. The implant is placed through a small incision of the gum.
Osseointegration is the process of integrating the implant with the bone tissue. It lasts from several weeks to several months.
Abutment placement - after osseointegration, an abutment is placed on which a dental crown is placed.
Dental crown placement - a dental crown is placed on the abutment.
Dental implants require careful and regular care. You should brush your teeth twice a day, floss and use mouthwash. You should also visit your dentist for preventive checkups.
Prices for dental implants in Voronezh depend on the clinic and professionalism of the specialist and the type of implant. After consultation with the dentist, the doctor will choose an individual plan for implant placement. You can make an appointment for a consultation online or by phone number on the website of Olymp Clinic Voronezh.