Dental Implants
Dental implants are safe , Medically proved , cosmetically comfortable, Functionally efficient alternatives for Missing natural teeth.
Remember....!
After the removal of the tooth , the bone begins to shrink over time . This unhealthy bone loss can make the jaw line recline , and changes the facial structure. Dental implants can avoid this by preventing the deterioration of the jaw bone.
Dental Implant Candidates
Anybody above the age of 18 can undergo the procedure. The candidate has to be medically fit for the procedure . However some Medical problems can restrict the procedure.
The Procedure
1. Pre – Treatment Consultation
Meticulous evaluation of the medical and dental status is made . Basic Radiological and Blood Investigations are mandatory , and for some Computerised tomography may be needed. The Dental Implant surgeon will decide in this stage the fitness for candidate for dental implants.
2. Implant placement
The dental implant is placed in the jaw either under Local Anesthesia or Sedation Anesthesia. Over the next several months , the bone heals around the implant , anchoring it into position. An additional minor procedure may be needed , to create an opening trough which the artificial tooth emerges.
3. Implant Prosthetic Attachment
Proper impressions are taken , and the Dental Prosthesis [ Tooth] is manufactured in the dental lab according to the candidates requirements. Once the process is over, the tooth is fixed to the implant . The candidate can utilise the tooth from the day of fixture.
4. Maintainence
The candidate may have to visit the clinic for periodic reviews. By maintaining a careful oral hygiene, the dental implants will look , function and feel great for many years to come.
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Missing lower anterior teeth replaced with ZIMMER Implants
Treatment duration - 3 months , No of visits - 5
Dr. Siva Prakash Dhanaraj , Implant and Restorative dentist from Manipal university , has been in the field of implantology from 2006. The treatment is planned , considering the requirements and medical factors of the patient . The Surgery and the restorative phase is planned well before the commencement of the treatment .
Internationally branded implants are used in the clinic , to facilitate patients from abroad where the sevices for the particular implant is available in their home country also.