The implant is the replacement of the tooth root. Most often, it is made of titanium, since this material is strong and inert (it does not affect the body in any way). The exception is only individual intolerance or allergy, but such cases are quite rare. If in doubt, check in with an allergist and make allergic tests!
The implant is essentially a screw screwed into the bone with a special screwdriver. What we see above the gum and perceive as a tooth is a crown. It connects the implant and the crown with a special foundation – abutment.

Implants can be installed after the growth of the jaw bones has ended, i.e. after reaching 18-20 years. To accurately determine the completion of growth, special X-rays must be taken and compared. At the same time, there are no restrictions in implantation on the maximum age of the patient.

The patient should not be involved in choosing an implant: its manufacturer and form. You need to choose a doctor. Each doctor knows how to work with 1-3 implant systems, knows all the subtleties, has completed training courses. The implant is just a spare part, it does not matter so much in comparison with the knowledge and skills of the doctor who installs it.

Also, do not delve into the study of varieties of implants, there are a great many of them: with polished and smooth necks, with special incisions, with increased porosity and so on. Only a doctor can understand all this diversity and choose exactly what suits you. The situation that your friend, aunt or grandmother had is completely not applicable to yours and is completely unlike her, and therefore the implant is the same as they may not suit you.

The word “implantation,” like “implant,” is obviously not coined in Russian. This concept came to us from the West. At the same time, “implantat” is written in German, in English “implant.” Something average is “implant.” It is possible to speak to whom as it is pleasant more, both an implant and an implant. The word “implant” is used at the same time least of all and therefore cuts hearing a little.

Dental implantation is a painless procedure that is usually performed under local anesthesia. The patient’s sensations during implantation can be compared with those during dental treatment: he feels that the doctor conducts certain manipulations in the mouth, but does not experience pain.

Some patients are concerned about the question of whether pain can occur after the procedure when the action of local anesthesia ends?

Dental implantation is a full-fledged surgical operation, and much depends on the individual characteristics of the patient and the state of his body as a whole. Most often, after implantation, patients may encounter swelling of soft tissues and unpleasant sensations in the area of ​ ​ the installed implant. In some cases, pain similar to pain after removal of the tooth is possible.

For dental implantation to take place with minimal side effects and minimal pain effects, all doctor’s instructions must be carefully observed. In addition to recommendations on care and nutrition, it is also necessary to refrain from any physical activity, sports, lifting weights, air travel. It is necessary to spend as much time as possible in an upright – sitting – position, sleep on high pillows and avoid sleeping on the side where the implant was installed, as well as any mechanical effects, so as not to disturb the area of ​ ​ intervention. These restrictions must be observed during the first week after the procedure while the healing process is active.
In addition to recommendations, the doctor will definitely prescribe medical treatment for you: anesthetic and disinfectants, as well as healing ointments for topical use, which relieve painful symptoms and contribute to faster tissue repair. Don’t neglect them.

Keep a close eye on your condition after implantation. The norm after installation of the implant is a small swelling of the gums for 3-7 days and a slight bleeding of the gums for the first day.

If you notice deviations from the norm, for example, that the swelling of the gums does not decrease, or the elevated body temperature holds for three days, this is an occasion to see a doctor.

Dental implantation is the safe and most effective procedure for restoring the aesthetics and functionality of the denture system. Contact only proven specialists and carefully follow all the recommendations of the doctor, and then it will be as easy and painless as possible.

With the complete absence of teeth, the optimal number of implants is considered 6-8 per jaw. The specific number of implants is determined jointly by an orthopedist, implantologist and dental technician. This allows you to optimize the financial investments of the patient, while minimizing technical and medical risks.

Absolute contraindications (implants cannot be installed):
Oncology (any stage or stage of treatment). After remission, it is necessary to wait about 5 years.
Infectious diseases (HIV, AIDS).
Common diseases (blood, genetic diseases, hormone therapy, diabetes mellitus – anything that can affect osteointegration and healing).
Relative contraindications include adolescence, pregnancy, smoking, poor hygiene.

Of course, if a tooth can be cured, it is better to do so, even for financial reasons. Making a crown or putting a seal on a broken tooth is not so difficult, but, both to the doctor and the patient, it is important how much this design will serve in the future. If the tooth has several problems at once (both mobility and severe destruction, and a broken piece of the instrument), its re-treatment and prosthetics can be more expensive than implantation, both financially and in terms of time costs (blurring of the root canals can itself last several hours, add to this several visits for fitting and making the crown).
At the same time, all treatment will be carried out without guarantee, which means that if in a couple of years the tooth falls ill, you will still have to remove it and put an implant.
Therefore, before making a decision, it is necessary to discuss with the doctor all possible risks, calculate the cost and decide: what is best for this tooth: to try to treat or remove?

Dentists joke that twice god gives teeth to a person for free, and for the third you have to pay. Teeth are not capable of self-healing. The loss of even one is not as harmless as it may seem. In addition to aesthetic discomfort, facial features change, chewing function and digestion are impaired. Dental implantation comes to the rescue – you can return a beautiful smile quickly and forever.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding are relative contraindications to dental implantation for women. But doctors still recommend postponing the procedure. Women waiting for a child are not recommended for surgery at all without special indications, especially in the first trimester, when the vital organs of the child are laid. Implantation is carried out using local anesthesia, after the operation painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs are prescribed, before implantation X-rays are taken. All this is extremely undesirable for pregnant women. During pregnancy, immunity is reduced, recovery from implantation can be delayed. Breastfeeding is another reason to postpone implantation: medicines are banned, and milk can disappear from stress.