Dental implants are one of the best remedies for missing teeth. There are many techniques a dental practitioner can do to replace one or several missing teeth. Here are two techniques they can use during a tooth implant procedure:
Traditional Technique
A traditional dental implant technique is used when a patient has a good jawbone density. The person should also be qualified for an endosteal implant, which is directly placed into the jawbone.
In this procedure, the crown is connected to the abutment. Then, it is attached on top of the titanium screw, which is surgically placed into the patient’s jawbone. This will take several weeks to heal, and the dentist will require the person to take pain relievers and eat soft food.
Alternative Techniques
Some patients may not have a healthy jawbone, have other preferences, or may not be qualified to have an endosteal implant. It’s a good thing that there are alternative techniques. They may help improve or shorten the procedure and the healing process. Here are some of them:
Mini Dental Implants
These are a smaller version of the traditional ones, close to the size of a toothpick. This implant is used when the dentist needs to stabilize a lower denture in the patient’s mouth.
This is also less invasive compared to the standard-sized implants. However, this implant can’t be used as a substitute for normal implants since it’s not durable enough to withstand mastication.
Immediate Load Implant (ILI)
ILI is a technique developed by doctors in response to the patients’ demand for faster treatment. An ILI procedure is done in a single day. Unlike in the traditional technique, the dentist won’t wait for at least two months before placing the crown.
In this technique, the doctor will immediately attach a temporary tooth onto the implant once it is inserted. This temporary tooth will eventually be replaced with a long-term crown after the surgery.
All-on-4 Implants
This is a good choice for people who lost all or most of their upper and lower teeth since it replaces an entire set of teeth using only four implant posts. This features specialized abutments that enable the doctor to place a temporary set of teeth.
Like ILIs, these can also be done in one day. The temporary set of teeth can be good for approximately six months. After that, it will be replaced with a permanent dental bridge of teeth.
Consult Your Dentist Today
Dental implants are a reliable solution for missing tooth restoration. Having a dentist from Affordable Smiles who specializes in this area can help you learn which technique is best for you. We can also guide you through the process.
We make sure that we only give our patients quality tooth implant procedure while considering their preferences. Consult one of our doctors today!