Dental implants feel like natural teeth, as well as being safe and strong. They also have a functional purpose, since the chewing and esthetic function of the teeth that have been lost is restored, which also improves the patient’s image and self-esteem.
What is the process for a dental implant?
A dental implant is a titanium element that is inserted into the jawbone below the gum and replaces the root of the tooth. After the intervention, prosthesis are placed to replace the lost piece, which recovers the chewing and esthetic function of the tooth.
The main stages of the treatment are
- Exploration by the implantology specialist
- Preparation for the surgical intervention
- Placement of the implants
- Osseointegration process
- Design of the new denture
What does a dental implant cost?
The price of dental implants always depends on the quality of the material and the implant. Finally, the placement of implants is a long-term investment, and therefore, it is necessary to opt for a treatment that offers guarantees. At the Puyuelo Dental Clinic they opt for implants with a durability of more than 15 years.
There are factors that can shorten the duration of dental implants such as smoking, drug use or alcohol.
Can they cause problems?
Dental implants are a solution for all those patients who have lost one or more teeth for various reasons. The success rate for implants placed in our dental clinic is 99%. However, in isolation, implants can cause some problems, such as:
- Lack of bone
- Infections in the mouth
- Use of incorrect surgical techniques
What are the types of dental implants?
Depending on the material or the type of screwing there are several types of implants, they are differentiated based on their procedure, so we find:
- Immediate load implants: in the same intervention the implant is placed. However, this procedure is for specific cases that have already been studied and the quality of the bone and gums has been assessed.
- Two-stage dental implant: in this treatment the implant is first inserted into the bone and once it has healed and has been assimilated by the body, the second stage takes place, where the implant is screwed in and the permanent crown is placed.