One of the biggest breakthroughs in dentistry would be the fact that dental implants nowadays could already give long-lasting replacements for lost teeth that look and work just like the real thing. For those targeting a dental implant, it would be good to know about the whole procedure—from consultation up until its installation to aftercare. Our motto at Dr. Prakash Gupta's Dental Clinic is to arm you with the best care and knowledge so that you have a flawless implantation process. This in-depth guide will help walk you through the procedure.
The initial consultation and evaluation is the first step in handling the dental implant. We will discuss your medical and dental histories and perform a thorough examination of your mouth on this visit. This enables us to formulate a handling plan tailored for you. We may also take 3-D and X-rays of your jawbone during this visit to evaluate the disorder and select the most suitable places for implants.
• Customized Medical Program
The results of the evaluation will aid us in coming up with a treatment program that we can tailor to give us an approximate number of implants to be used, the type of implant suitable for your condition, and what other treatments will complement it.
You will be adequately informed of the procedure, and to ensure the safety factor involved you will be adequately prepared before the surgery. These can include dietary rules about food intake or drink intake or even the administration of certain drugs. Thus, by following such rules, a patient will be able to reduce the amount of risks that may be involved and subsequently have successful surgery.
• Bone Grafting: Only under a few conditions may one require
Before implantation, bone grafting may sometimes be necessary. After the treatment, the jawbone is strengthened and built up and time is given to heal so that the bone can act as an anchor for the implants. If bone grafting is needed, it is completed a few months before the implant surgery so the healing process has enough time.
Now, the actua l dental implantation involves the implantation of titanium posts in your mandible. You shall not feel any pain because it will be operated on with a local anesthetic. The implants are placed in positions that can offer maximum support to the missing teeth.
• Osseointegration and Healing of Both
The implant could take many months to fuse with the jawbone. A process called osseointegration is necessary for the longevity of the implants. There may be a need to attach temporary crowns to this step to maintain the appearance of the smile.
These healing periods should thus be regularly checked on to ensure that healing is proceeding properly and that the implant is integrating.
During these visits, we will inspect the implant's condition and discuss any problems you may have been experiencing.
• Dental Hygiene Maintenance
Oral hygiene is the single most important factor in the success of dental implants. Good brushing, flossing, and professional cleaning will keep all of your original teeth and implants clean and healthy. For this reason, so you may take proper care of them, we'll give you proper guidelines on how to do it for your implants.
• Nutrition and Way of Life
In the first periods of healing, a soft food diet is recommended to minimize stress on the implants. You will gradually be able to add harder foods at a pace that's proper for you according to our team over some time. Reduction in alcohol consumption and smoking cessation also lead to an increased rate of success prospects for your implants.
This, in itself, is a multi-step process: planning, implementation, and maintenance of the dental implants. Our team at Dr. Prakash Gupta's Dental Clinic is dedicated to guiding you through each step of the process and ensuring you receive the finest possible care for the best results. Feel free to contact us if you have any queries or need further details regarding the treatment procedure or dental implants. Let our professional team guide you toward better health and a restored smile.