Implantology

F.A.Q.

About Implantology

Dentistry specialty dedicated to restoring the function of mastication and aesthetics lost due to the absence of one or more teeth, through the surgical installation of implants on which, later, the prosthetic piece will be adapted.

Dental implants are pins made of titanium that aim to replace the root of one or more missing teeth and support a prosthesis that can be single or multiple.

LEGEND:

Natural dental crown
Natural tooth root
Prosthetic component (intermediate)
Prosthetic crown
Dental implant

Protocol and/or Treatment

The treatment consists of installing the implant, which is shaped like a screw. During the surgical procedure, the implant is fixed in the alveolar bone. In the postoperative period, it is essential that the patient follows all the instructions provided by the specialist.

During the following weeks, there is a migration and adhesion of osteogenic cells (which form bone tissue). This process is important for the creation of new bone tissue around the implant pin, including between the threads, which helps in its fixation, stabilization and maintenance. Some more modern implant models also have chemical properties that favor and accelerate this process.

After osseointegration, the implant is able to receive the prosthesis and, consequently, receive load. This feature restores aesthetics, phonetics and masticatory function. Implantology has evolved significantly and has been widely used to increase the performance of the masticatory apparatus and offer beautiful aesthetic results. The success rate is very high and the degree of discomfort from the procedure has been decreasing, which greatly encourages patients. In most cases, the most common comment among rehabilitated individuals is the regret of not having sought the resources offered by implant dentistry/dental prosthesis before.

Frequently asked questions about implantology

Is an implant installed for each tooth in cases of multiple losses?

Not necessarily. The professional will assess the number of teeth lost and the amount of bone. After tooth loss, the alveolar ridge starts a process of resorption, which reduces the amount of bone available for implant installation, which can make it impossible to place an implant for each tooth. However, depending on the implant used, the technique applied and the bone volume, an implanted cylinder can receive 2 teeth in the prosthesis stage.

Is the implant installation procedure painful?

No. The surgery is performed under local anesthesia and the installation procedure is painless. During the postoperative period, the patient may feel some discomfort in the operated area, but compared to a dental extraction, the postoperative period is calmer as long as the patient follows the guidelines after surgery. In some cases, when multiple implants are performed or when the patient is afraid of the procedure, the clinic has the support of a doctor who performs sedation and monitoring in the transoperative period.

If the prosthesis is not installed on the same day, what does the patient use?

A provisional prosthesis that can be fixed or removable, according to each case, is installed as soon as the surgery is finished.

Is age a contraindication for installing dental implants?

No. Contraindications for surgery are physical conditions that may affect the bone or soft tissue healing process. Use of certain medications, decompensated diabetes.

Our Experts

Bachelor’s Degree in Dentistry, UnB
Specialization in Implant Dentistry, Unesp
Workflow in Digital Dentistry: CAD/CAM system, Dentsply Sirona
Accredited by the coDiagnostiX Program for Guided Surgery; Straumann Dental Implant System