- How much does a dental implant cost
- Benefits of placing a dental implant
- Does dental implant hurt?
- How the dental implant is made
- What is dental implant with immediate loading
- When not to place a dental implant
The dental implant is indicated when the person loses the tooth and its root, and it is necessary to replace these two parts, because it is not even possible to place a denture.
The dental implant is basically a piece of titanium, which is attached to the jawbone, below the gum, to support the placement of a tooth. Some situations that can lead to the need to place a dental implant are the cavities that destroy the teeth, and periodontitis, which is when the teeth become soft and fall out.
How much does a dental implant cost
The price of the dental implant depends on the type of technique used, the number of teeth and whether the material will be national or imported. For all these reasons, the price can vary between R $ 800 and R $ 3, 500, but you can get a free dental implant at dentistry universities, paying only the material that will be used.
Benefits of placing a dental implant
Placing a dental implant brings benefits such as:
- Improve digestion: because the lack of 1 or more teeth, directly interferes with chewing food, which is the first stage of digestion. With the lack of teeth, the food still reaches the stomach very large and with less saliva, impairing its digestion; Improve self-esteem: when, mainly, one of the front teeth is missing, the person is embarrassed and does not want to open his mouth to speak or smile, which can increase the risk of depression; Improve communication: the lack of teeth in the mouth or the use of prostheses that are always leaving the place usually makes speech difficult, interfering in the person's daily life; Improve oral health: because by placing the necessary implants in the mouth, it is easier to brush your teeth and keep your mouth always properly clean.
After placing an implant, you must have good oral hygiene, brushing your teeth daily, using dental floss and mouthwash, at least once a day.
Does dental implant hurt?
The dental implant does not hurt because the dental surgeon will perform the procedure under local anesthesia so that the incision is made in the gums and the fixation on the bone is not felt. But, after surgery to avoid possible pain or infection, the dentist may recommend the use of painkillers, antibiotics, anti-inflammatories and rest.
The pain may last for about 5 days and during that time, you may need to use the medications indicated by the doctor, but preferring cold foods is also a good solution for relieving discomfort.
How the dental implant is made
The dental implant is done by the dentist under local anesthesia, in the dental office. The dental surgeon must extract problematic teeth, place the dental implant and on top of it, the tooth.
In the traditional dental implant, fitting and adapting the tooth to the implant will take, on average, 6 months for the upper teeth and 4 months for the lower teeth. After the procedure, the doctor will indicate painkillers and rest, which may be only 24 hours, but it is important to avoid efforts and do physical activity in the first week.
What is dental implant with immediate loading
The dental implant with immediate loading happens when the tooth is placed in the metallic structure right after the surgery. In the traditional dental implant technique, replacement teeth are only placed 3 or 6 months after the fixation of the structure. This time is necessary so that there is greater fixation of the prosthesis with the bone so that the crown of the tooth can be placed.
In the dental implant technique with immediate loading, the process is faster and aesthetically comfortable for the patient, however this technique has restrictions, mainly related to the location of the implant, the patient's health condition, and the condition of the bone that will receive the implant..
When not to place a dental implant
This dental treatment is contraindicated for patients suffering from high-risk heart problems, untreated diabetics, during chemotherapy or in case of osteoporosis. For these, it may be more appropriate to use a denture.
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