What are implants?

An implant is a screw made of titanium and used to replace the root of the missing tooth. This metal is not rejected by human organism and thus does not cause any allergic reactions. The implant may embedded into either the mandible or the maxilla. After some time, when the implant grows into the bone, it is used as support for the restoration of the crown. An implant may replace one or more missing teeth. The main advantage of the implant is that it provides very firm support to the prosthesis. Totally immobile prostheses ensure natural articulation, efficient and painless mastication, the maximal esthetic result, and – most importantly – self-confidence.

In which cases are implants used? 

Implants repair the defect of one or more teeth without damaging adjacent teeth, i.e. no polishing is needed. This improves further prognosis of the oral cavity. Implants provide support for the bridge prostheses, eliminating the need for removable dentures, or the plate dentures, thus ensuring a significantly better fixation of the prosthesis.  

Why implantation?
 

The main advantage of the implant is that it provides especially firm support to the prosthesis. Totally immobile prostheses ensure natural articulation, efficient and painless mastication, the maximal esthetic result, and – most importantly – self-confidence. The implants grow into the bone, and therefore help to avoid bone loss and gingival recession, which may occur when wearing bridges and removable dentures. It is impossible to visually discern the difference between the natural and the artificial tooth because the implant serves as the root and is not visible in the oral cavity.

Is treatment with dental implants applicable to you?

Everyone who has lost one or more of his/her teeth due to trauma, disease, or caries is eligible for dental implantation. The main condition for surgical treatment is the patient’s health status rather than his/her age. If the osseous tissue is insufficient, it might need restoration via surgical procedures of various levels of difficulty.  

How many dental implants do you need?

The course of treatment depends on how many implants need to be embedded, how many missing teeth need to be replaced, and how many additional procedures prior to implantation are required to ensure successful treatment. In each case, a physician’s consultation is required prior to the operation. The specialist will examine the oral cavity and select the required treatment and procedures. The physician will also determine if implants are suitable for you. In certain cases, additional examinations may be required.

Interdental defects. Implantation is recommended when adjacent teeth are totally healthy.

A posterior defect. Implantation is performed in order to repair the dental row defect with a non-removable prosthesis. 

An edentulous jaw. The dental arch is restored using a non-removable prosthesis.

An edentulous jaw. Implant constructions are used to stabilize removable prostheses.

Restoration of the osseous tissue prior to implantation. Sometimes lost osseous tissue needs to be restored before the implantation. In some cases this procedure is performed because of the lack of bone tissue, while on other cases – for esthetic considerations.