What is the operation process of dental implant?

Teeth are the first step for us to eat and digest, because our food needs teeth to chew, so teeth also need our attention to protect, but teeth are also a place prone to problems, such as many people will get tooth decay, etc. Tooth extraction is a common operation. So, what should we pay attention to in general dental implant surgery?

1, dental implant operation process

Step 1: Check your teeth. Check the oral cavity first, and eliminate oral diseases such as periodontitis, dental caries and pulpitis, so as not to affect the success rate of the operation. At the same time, doctors should determine the number and size of dental implants and evaluate the bone mass and quality of alveolar bone.

Step 2: Before cleaning the oral cavity, clean the oral cavity, remove food residue between teeth and dirt on the tooth surface, and make preparations for oral implantation to prevent oral infection during operation.

Step 3: After the implant is sterilized, perform local anesthesia, implant the implant (artificial root) after the anesthesia takes effect, and then suture the mucosa to stop bleeding. Generally, stitches can be removed in 7- 10 days.

Step 4: Most patients need to use temporary dentures after dental implants to help them spend the healing time of dental implants and bones. Temporary teeth are made before operation, and patients can wear them immediately after operation, which will not affect their normal life.

Step 5: After the second implant repair, you need to wait 1-6 months (depending on the running-in degree of the implant and the periodontal tissue in the oral cavity), and then perform the second operation or repair after the implant and the bone tissue are completely closed.

Step 6: Making the crown of denture is also a key. When choosing a crown material suitable for your body, you should not only pay attention to the price, but also pay attention to whether there are adverse reactions with your mouth and whether the crown material is qualified. After the crown is partially completed, it can be fixed on the implant with screws or adhesives.

2. Side effects of dental implants

1, bleeding

Dental implants need to be implanted into alveolar bone, which is an invasive treatment. The wound may show symptoms of bleeding. Generally, the wound can stop bleeding in a few days, but if it doesn't stop bleeding, you should go to the hospital to take hemostatic drugs.

2, congestion

After dental implant surgery, there may be congestion in the gums or mandible, which will usually disappear in about 2 weeks. The edema caused by long operation time will get better in about 2 ~ 3 days. If you are not at ease, you can also use drugs to treat it.

3. Mandibular nerve injury

When mandibular molars are implanted with artificial teeth, sometimes the mandibular nerve will be damaged, and temporary sensory abnormalities will occur in the lower lip and mandible. It usually takes weeks or months to get back to normal, and those who can't get back should seek medical attention immediately.

4. Influence

If bacteria invade the surgical site, the wound may be infected. Therefore, it is necessary to take antibiotics and other drugs in advance and treat them early to make the wound recover quickly.

5. Loose implants

When the degree of alveolar bone absorption is too large or the therapeutic ability of alveolar bone decreases, the artificial root can not be closely connected with alveolar bone, and the implant will loosen. If this happens, it is necessary to take out the artificial dental implant and implant the artificial dental implant with a larger diameter in the same place.

6, facial edema

After dental implant surgery, facial swelling may occur, which is generally normal and can be relieved by local hot compress or physical therapy, and the swelling will be relieved in a few days.

7. Not once and for all.

Dental implants need special equipment and technology, and the cost is high, but it is not a once-and-for-all thing. Dental implants also have a life limit, generally around 10 years.