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DENTAL IMPLANTS

What is an implant?
 A “root replica” or a “root form” implant is a
titanium fixture inserted in the jaw to act as a
tooth root and anchors a restoration (single
crown, bridge, or denture)
 The final restoration looks, feels, & functions
like a natural tooth
Dental Implant 3
Why an Implant?
 They replace missing tooth roots and form a stable
foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel and function
like natural teeth.
 Dental implants also help preserve the remaining bone by
providing the stimulation previously provided by the natural
tooth roots & prevent future bone loss.
 Bone that disappears when a tooth is removed can only be
replaced with a bone graft.
Indications for Implants 5

 Replace one or more teeth as single units


 Support a bridge and eliminate the need for a partial
denture
 Provide support for a denture, making it more comfortable
 Prevent bone loss and gum recession
 Enhance patient confidence in smiling/speaking
 Improve overall psychological health
 Improve esthetic appearance of the teeth and mouth
Advantages to Implants
 Maintain Anatomy:
 If you have missing teeth, the bone begins to shrink over
time. Unhealthy bone loss can make your jaw line recede
and change your facial structure and cause drifting &
shifting of the other natural teeth.
 Dental implants can help prevent deterioration of the
jawbone so your face retains its natural shape.
Advantages to Implants
 Keep your healthy teeth
 In many cases, a better long-term alternative to
bridgework, dental implants eliminate the need to
grind down healthy teeth when replacing one or
more adjacent teeth. Your own natural healthy teeth
are not compromised.
Advantages to Implants
 Security:

 Securely anchored dental implants do not slip or


move. This eliminates some of the key problems of
dentures, including poor fit, gum irritation and pain
from exposed nerves. The result is superior
comfort, reliability, and freedom from
embarrassment.
Contraindications to Dental 9

Implants
 The financial investment is greater
 Treatment can take several months to complete
 An implant may loosen and require replacement
 Implant procedures may be emotionally
challenging for some patients
 Bruxism is a significant component of failed
implants
The Dental Implant Patient 10

 Psychological evaluation
 The dentist assesses the patient's attitude, ability to
cooperate during complex procedures, and overall
outlook on dental treatment
 Dental examination
 The dentist evaluates the condition of the teeth, soft
tissues, areas of attached and unattached tissue, and the
height and width of the edentulous alveolar bone ridge
The Dental Implant Patient 11

 Medical history and evaluation


 The dentist assesses any existing medical conditions that
could worsen as a result of the stress of implant surgery
 Specialized radiographs and imaging
 Periapical, panoramic, and cephalometric radiographs, as
well as tomograms, are needed to evaluate the height,
width, and quality of bone
 Diagnostic casts and surgical stents
 A surgical stent is made
Preparation for Implants 12

 Informed consent
 The consent form should advise and educate the patient about:
 Background information on implants
 Complications of implant surgery
 Prognosis

 Time frame
 Home care
 Follow-up appointments
Surgical Preparation for 13

Implants
 Implant surgery must be completed under strict surgical sterile
conditions with sterile instrumentation
 The head is draped, and a sterile surgical drape is applied to the
circumoral area, leaving only the mouth exposed
 It is recommended that the implant team consist of at least
three persons: the clinician, the surgical dental assistant, and
the nonsterile circulating assistant
Initial Placement
 The practitioner places the dental implant into your jaw (1&2)
 The healing period for dental implants varies depending on the location and the
health of the bone.
 It can be as little as 6 weeks or as much as four months.
 During this time, osseointegration takes place
 The bone will heal & bond to the surface of the implant
Prosthetic Placement & Loading
 A minor procedure creates an opening through which your artificial tooth
will emerge
 Once the implant is biologically attached to the bone, an abutment is
inserted inside the implant. (3)
 A restoration is created to fit on the abutment (4)
 The restoration is ready to be “loaded” – establishing chewing force
Implant Materials

 Implants are made of a bio-compatible


material called titanium, which cannot
decay
Types of Dental Implants 17

 Endosteal implant
 The most common placed type of implant
 Subperiosteal implant
 Placed under the periosteum and on top of bone
 Transosteal implant
 Inserted through the inferior border of the mandible
Abutment Materials
 Abutments can be made of titanium, zirconium, & lithium disilicate

titanium zirconium Lithium


disilicate on
titanium base
Endosteal Implants
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 Also known as osseointegrated implants, these implants are
surgically placed in the bone
 Implants and abutment screws are commonly made from titanium
because of its compatibility with bone and oral tissues
 Titanium implants can be coated with hydroxyapatite
 Endosteal implants have three components:
 Titanium implant
 Titanium abutment screw
 Abutment post or cylinder
Endosteal Implants 20

 Osseointegration
 Inthis process, the living jawbone naturally
grows around the implanted dental supports
 It refers to the bond that is developed between
living bone and the surface of the implant fixture
Procedure Process of an 21

Endosteal Implant
 First surgery
 The implant fixture is placed in receptor sites
in the jawbone at predetermined locations
 The mucosa is sutured over the fixtures
 A period of 3 to 6 months is required to permit
the fixture to osseointegrate, or bond to the
bone
Procedure Process of an 22

Endosteal Implant
 Second surgery
 The implant fixture is exposed and the abutment
screw is connected to the anchor
 The implant protrudes through the mucosa and
connects the fixture to the prosthesis
 The patient begins the restorative phase
Subperiosteal Implant 23

 With this type of implant, a metal frame is placed


under the periosteum but on top of the bone
 Indicated for patients who do not have sufficient
alveolar ridge remaining to support the endosteal-
type implant
 Two surgical procedures are required for this type
of implant
Subperiosteal Implant Full- 24

Arch Denture Prosthesis

From Newman M, Takei T, Klokkevold P, Carranza F, editors: Carranza’s clinical periodontology, ed 11, St Louis, 2012, Saunders.
Procedure Process of a 25

Subperiosteal Implant
 First surgery
 The alveolar ridge is exposed and impressions
are taken
 The tissue is repositioned over the ridge and
sutured back into place
 The impression is sent to the laboratory, where a
metal frame with posts is fabricated
Procedure Process of a 26

Subperiosteal Implant
 Second surgery
 The alveolar ridge is surgically exposed
 The metal frame is placed over the ridge
 With the frame in place, the tissues are
repositioned and sutured into place
Transosteal Implant 27

 These implants are primarily used in


patients with severely resorbed ridges
 The implant is inserted through the inferior
border of the mandible and into the
edentulous area
Maintenance of Dental 28

Implants
 Home care devices
 Toothbrushes (manual or electric)
 Single-tufted toothbrushes
 Partial denture clasp brushes
 Interproximal brushes
 Dental implant floss
 Floss
Maintenance of Dental 29

Implants Appointments
 Routine office visits
 Patients should be scheduled at regular intervals for:
 Examinations

 Radiographs

 Prophylaxis

 Removal of fixed components


 Replacement of components
 Relines and remakes as recommended
How long do implants last?
 Modern dental implants have been maintained in individual
cases for more than twenty years.
 The life of the implant varies with factors of patient health
(diabetes, HIV, metabolic bone disease), patient habits
(smoking, oral hygiene) and structural overload.
 It is impossible to predict exactly how long an implant will
last, it is not uncommon to have success rates over 95% in the
field of dental implants.

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