Before a person undergoes an implant operation, meticulous planning must be undertaken: the nerves, sinuses, as well as the shape and size of the bones on and around the treated area must be carefully cataloged. During the preliminary examination, your Dental Clinic in Trumbull CT will do an X-ray of the jaw, paying particular attention to the area being treated. Different scans can also be requested, as well as a panoramic x-ray showing the teeth of the top, bottom and bone structure.
The procedure
The state of the dentition, the height and the thickness of the bone are determined in order to prepare the operation as best as possible. Note that, in some cases, the procedure is performed by a computer. CT is the most accurate radiography technique of today and can be used to analyze and determine a proper treatment plan.
The patient’s teeth and gums will be examined, and any other problems will be treated before the operation begins. Implant placement is an outpatient procedure (no need to spend the night in the hospital). It can take place at your dentist’s office.
The operation requires either local anesthesia or general anesthesia, depending on the number of implants, the complexity, the patient’s anxiety and the technique performed. The Dental Clinic in Trumbull CT will recommend one or the other according to the dentist’s diagnosis.
Advantages and disadvantages
Implants improve dental health by facilitating teeth cleaning, and require no modification to the healthy teeth to be installed (unlike bridges or crowns). Advantages consist of:
• Permanent and sustainable
• Less costly in the long term (changing a denture is very expensive over time)
• Comfortable and natural feeling
• Work like natural teeth and look more like them
• Require less maintenance
• Requires no modification of adjacent teeth
• More than 95% success
There are not really any disadvantages, apart from the initial investment. Problems when laying are rare and usually easily solved. Examples include poor integration of the implant in the bone, loss of temporary sensation in some surrounding areas, or in the sinus due to nerve damage. To learn more about this and other procedures, it is best to contact us or a local dentist today.
