Dental implant is a dental treatment solution to replace one or more missing teeth. Helps you own teeth that are as strong as real teeth. So how is dental implant done, what are the advantages and disadvantages? Let’s find out in detail through the article below!
How to make dental implant?
Dental implantation is a modern implant method using titanium prosthetic roots fixed to the jawbone. Furthermore, this method has the effect of replacing lost teeth, while supporting porcelain crowns, giving you the ability to chew and chew similar to real teeth.
A dental implant will consist of 3 main parts including: Implant post made of titanium, abutment joint and ceramic crown. During the implant placement process, the post will be placed directly into the jawbone. When the bone adheres to the surface and creates stability, the doctor will attach a porcelain crown on top. Then, fix the porcelain tooth with an abutment joint to avoid slipping or shaking in the oral cavity.
Ceramic crowns restored on dental implants have the same shape and function as real teeth, and are often applied in the following cases:
- Implant replacement for 1 missing tooth: In case of loss of a single tooth, the best solution is porcelain restoration on the implant. Because dental implants exist independently, they will not affect surrounding teeth like traditional dental implant methods.
- Implantation to replace multiple lost teeth in a row: In this case, when restoring the implant as an abutment to support the bridge, and replacing the lost teeth will help you improve your chewing condition significantly.
- Full-mouth implant: If all the teeth in one jaw are lost, the best solution is a full-mouth restoration. When choosing an implant, the entire denture will be permanently attached to the jaw. From there, creating stability and preventing bone loss.
Advantages and disadvantages of dental implants
A dental implant for people who are missing teeth or have receding gums will restore aesthetics as well as chewing function. Thanks to that, you can regain the natural beauty of your real teeth, which you can use for a lifetime without having to worry about decay.function. However, to better understand the dental implant method, you need to understand the following advantages and disadvantages:
Advantages:
- Dental implants help patients comprehensively restore lost teeth as well as restore chewing function and natural aesthetics similar to real teeth.
- Prevents the process of jaw bone loss, because the tooth root has been replaced by a lost tooth position made of titanium stainless material;
- Does not affect surrounding teeth, because dental implants exist like real teeth;
- Easy to care for and dental implant life lasts up to 20 years or even forever;
Disadvantages
Besides the advantages listed above, it will help many people feel I feel quite satisfied because it overcomes some disadvantages when losing teeth. However, the dental implant method also brings many potential risks such as:
- The tissues surrounding the dental implant will be affected if the doctor places the abutment in the wrong position.
- Local or systemic infection due to careless or improper oral care will allow outside bacteria to penetrate.
- The cost of implementation is quite high in traditional dental implant methods.
How many steps does the dental implant procedure include?
Currently, the dental implant process is carried out through the following 5 steps:
Step 1: General examination and consultation
Before dental implant placement, the doctor will often prescribe a general examination of oral health. Through the Conebeam 3D CT scan method, the doctor will now understand the structure as well as the quality of the jaw bone and the location of the lost teeth. At the same time, conducting some tests to see if you are healthy enough or not.
After the doctor understands your health condition, he will advise you on the types of implants, as well as the cost of implementation,..
Steps2: Carry out abutment implant
The doctor will conduct a general examination to check that your health is stable. Before performing the implant, the doctor will place the implant to minimize pain. Furthermore, the abutment placement process takes place quickly, about 7 – 10 minutes.
Step 3: Take a jaw impression and attach temporary teeth.
After about 2 – 3 days of abutment grafting, you should return to the center so the doctor can attach temporary teeth to facilitate the eating process. drink.
Step 4: Follow-up examination after implant placement
About 7 – 10 days, the doctor will schedule a follow-up examination to check the health of the gums.
Step 5: Attach the porcelain crown onto the post and fixed
When the jaw bone is attached directly to the jaw bone, the doctor will proceed to attach the porcelain crown and fix it with a joint. Once completed, your doctor will advise you and guide you on oral care at home.
Cost of dental implants
Dental implant placement is different for each dentist and usually the cost will be calculated in two ways, including the cost of the implant and the total cost of the dental implant.
Furthermore, the cost of dental implants will depend on the brand of implant the customer chooses. According to the general cost of implants, the cost of a single implant is about 13,000,000 – 25,000,000 VND/tooth. The detailed price list at My Auris dentistry is as follows:
| Tooth Implant Type | Unit | Price fluctuates (VND) |
Healing time | Warranty |
| Biotech Korea | 1 set | 12,250,000 | 6 months | 10 years |
| Korea premium biotech | 1 set | 15,500,000 | 15 years | |
| Dentium Korea | 1 set | 19,600,000 | 3 -6 months | 20 years |
| Dentium USA | 1 Set | 35,000,000 | 2 – 4 months | 30 years |
| HIOSSEN USA | 1 set | 28,500,000 | 2 months | 50 years |
| Zimmer Biomet USA | 1 set | 70,000,000 | 3 weeks | Lifetime |
| SIC Switzerland | 1 set | 40,000,000 | 2 months | Lifetime |
| Straumann Switzerland | 1 set | 45,000,000 | 2 monthsng | Lifetime |
My Auris Smart Dentistry is currently calculating the cost of a full dental implant service. This is the final price and does not incur additional costs for other services. Thanks to that, it helps customers feel more secure when getting dental implants, and at the same time understand the specific amount of money before deciding on dental implants.
Through this article, there will be all the useful information and detailed answers about dental implant placement. Besides, it helps you have a “steady” mentality before restoring lost teeth to improve aesthetics and chewing function. If you have questions and need answers about orthodontic methods, please contact us for the most detailed advice!
Kim Dung
