What are the 3 stages of dental implants?

Dental implants, also called artificial dental implants, including the lower part of the implant and the upper part of the restoration of the two parts, are not planted with natural teeth.

Dental implants are surgically inserted into the alveolar bone of the missing tooth area to serve as an artificial tooth root, which is then used as the basis for the restoration of the missing tooth.

Dental implants implanted in the oral cavity can withstand normal chewing force due to the artificial root planted deep in the alveolar bone, almost the same as natural teeth in terms of function and aesthetics, therefore, it is known as the third set of teeth of human beings.

Phase 1 surgery, directly in the alveolar bone to choose a suitable location for drilling holes, after implantation of implants into the cover abutment (to prevent the tissue from entering the screw holes), implantation of the implant after suturing the wound. Generally, the implant implant time is relatively short, skilled doctors can plant a tooth in about 5 minutes, and the whole surgical process (preoperative testing + disinfection + dental implants) will have to be about half an hour.

After the dental implant phase I, do not eat hard, do not eat spicy, and do not use a straw, smokers must resist the urge to smoke Oh! Then wait a week to remove the stitches.

After checking the bone healing film, you can carry out the second stage of surgery to make the implant through the gums.

The procedure is like this, first of all, you need to cut the gums, remove the covering abutment, install the healing abutment (to help the gum soft tissue heal faster), and then suture.

The second stage of the procedure takes about a few minutes, but the prep work is time-consuming, and the overall process takes about half an hour if you're quick. Many customers have reported that the second stage of implantation is more painful than the first stage, mainly due to the pain of installing the abutment, but it is still within the range of tolerance. Cut the gums to take cover abutment installation healing abutment, sewing wounds, of course, dental implants two and three open the middle of the interval, about 2 to 3 weeks, specific to the hospital film Oh, the doctor will be based on your situation, to give you the arrangement of the three-phase surgery.

First of all, the healing abutment is replaced with a permanent abutment, and then wearing the dental implant crown is OK. At this point, the whole process of dental implant is completed.

However, a dental implant is only the first step in a long journey, if you want to use the teeth for a long time, post-surgery maintenance is indispensable!

1. Pre-operative examination and treatment

First of all, we need to do a panoramic film of the oral cavity, jawbone CT, and so on. Check the specific condition of the mouth, whether there is inflammation, alveolar bone resorption, and so on.

Then, the doctor will ask about the general medical history and need to check the blood routine, clotting time, blood pressure, blood sugar, Hepatitis B 5, pulse, etc. Only after determining that the surgery is possible will the diagnosis be made to take impressions and designate the dental implant plan.

The first time is about an hour or so.

2.1 Dental implant surgery begins

This is done under strict sterilization conditions.

After anesthesia, the mucoperiosteum of the missing tooth area is cut, the alveolar bone is exposed, a hole is prepared in the alveolar bone of the corresponding part of the missing tooth step by step, and the implant is inserted. If bone grafting is needed, bone grafting can be done at the same time, close the incision tightly and remove the stitches in about 10 days.

The abutment is an adjunct to the implant in restorative dentistry. After the implant has been surgically placed, the abutment is surgically and permanently attached to the implant.

In this step, the abutment is extended beyond the gums to form the portion of the gum that will hold the denture and other orthodontic appliances (restorations) in place. Then, the soft tissue is left to take shape.

This process takes 2 to 3 weeks.

3.1 Take the model to make the implant denture

After the gingival tissues around the implant have healed for 6-8 weeks, the healing abutment is removed, a transfer bar is installed, an impression is taken, and the upper crown is fabricated.

3.2 Wearing the implant crown

There are two main types of crowns for fixed implant dentures: all ceramic and porcelain. Depending on the brand of the product and its biological and mechanical properties, there are several different price categories from which consumers can choose.