Losing just one tooth can make us feel very uncomfortable, let alone losing more than one tooth. The function of teeth is not only as a tool for chewing food, so the reason why losing just one tooth can affect many things, for example, aesthetically your teeth are no longer complete, dental cavities that are left empty can make teeth shift and not neat, the process of chewing and talking You can be annoying, to the point of decreasing the cheek muscles on your face and can make you look older. Imagine if there are some missing teeth in your jaw, surely you don't want it to be left alone, right?
So far, people usually choose to install a dental bridge to overcome some missing teeth problems. Many of them are hesitant to install more than one dental implant (dental implant) because of the high price, as well as the installation procedure which tends to be more complex and time-consuming. In addition, they also still doubt whether it is safe to install multiple dental implants for the jaw.
The answer is, of course it's safe if you install dental implants according to the dentist's recommendations. You don't need to be afraid because before the dentist decides to install dental implants, the doctor must first check the condition of your jaw and gums. If the conditions are good, dental implants can certainly be installed in several empty dental cavities.
Besides being safe, dental implants also have many other advantages over other types of dental restoration treatment, such as removable dentures and dental bridges that need to be replaced every few years. If you're the type of person who doesn't like to be complicated, you will definitely feel very comfortable installing dental implants because you don't have to remove your dentures, don't bother soaking and washing your dentures, even if you take good care of your implants, they can last a long time. to a lifetime! Well, let's look at some of the facts below about dental implants:
- What are dental implants made of?
There are 4 parts to a dental implant, namely crown, screw, abutment, and artificial root (fixture). Crowns are artificial teeth made of several types of options that you can choose, namely ceramic, gold, or resin composites. While the abutment is the connection between the crown and the implant which is usually made of titanium, gold or zircornia, as well as screws and artificial roots that are implanted into the jawbone.
- What is the process for installing dental implants?
First of all, the doctor will check the condition of your teeth first. If the doctor has confirmed that you can have a dental implant, the doctor will give you anesthesia before the procedure starts so you don't feel sick. The next stage is to implant the artificial root section into your jawbone and the recovery process will take up to 12 weeks. After the condition of the implanted gums has recovered, the connector and crown can only be installed.
- Who can have dental implants?
The most important thing is that the patient is in good health, as well as the condition of his gums and jawbone. That's why doctors must check your condition and medical history first, because patients who are heavy smokers or have chronic diseases must be examined in depth.
- How safe are dental implants?
According to research, the success rate of dental implants reaches 95% or even 98%, so there are very few cases where there are serious complications.
- How do you take care of dental implants?
Just like your natural teeth, take care of your implant teeth diligently by brushing, flossing and scaling once a year!
- How much does dental implants cost?
Due to the complex process, as well as the most superior quality, the price of dental implants ranges from 5 to 25 million, depending on the dentist and the type of material used.
Ref.:
WebMD, 2019, online https://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/dental-implants
https://dx.doi.org/10.4103%2Fjispcd.JISPCD_380_17
Prasad, DKrishna, et al, (2013). “Questionable abutments: General considerations, changing trends in treatment planning and available options”. Journal of Interdisciplinary Dentistry. 3 (1): 12. doi:10.4103/2229-5194.120516. ISSN 2229-5194.