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By: ReginPaul

What is Osseointegration? Does this treatment really work? What is the difference between the more common dental implant and this kind of therapy? Is it safe for the patients who wish to undergo this dental procedure? Let’s find out what Osseointegration is all about.

Osseointegration implant is another kind of dental implant that involves the placement of titanium screws in the gums for the crown to be coiled onto. Titanium is said to fuse with the bone when the osteoblasts develop (responsible for bone development). This kind of implant was discovered by Swedish Professor Per-Ingvar Brånemark and has been the most used method for dental implants.

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The percentage of successful implants is more than 90%. However, it is possible for an implant to fail to bond with the surrounding bone, even after bone grafting. For such cases, implants are removed and another implant may be placed. Some of the reasons for non-integration of implants to the bone are: surgical trauma, infection around the implant, smoking (which reduces the blood flow and slows down healing), unhealthy bone, and allergy to titanium which is a rare occurrence.

Usually, infection of the gums around the implant causes bone loss if not treated properly. Proper oral hygiene should be a priority to ensure a successful implant.

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The standard diameters of dental implants range from 4 mm to 6 mm. The diameter ensures the implant’s strength. Recent developments have changed these standards. Mini-implants or small-diameter implants (SDIs) have diameters up to 1.8 mm. Mini-implants were originally meant for temporary support while the larger diameter implants are integrating into the bone, after which the mini-implants will be removed. However, dental practitioners found that the mini-implants could no longer be removed as they have already integrated into the bone during the interim service period.

Some of the advantages of SDIs are: fewer complications, no cutting or sutures, minimal swelling and postoperative pain, and in most cases, the entire procedure is completed in just one visit.

For more information on mini-implants / SDIs, check out the dental practitioners and specialists’ discussion on OsseoNews.com

Also visit the Academy of Mini Dental Implants

Other links:
dentaleconomics.com

Journal of the American Dental Association

British Dental Journal

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Dental implant technology is now widely accepted and practiced, and more patients are accommodated. Before, patients who have poor bone quality are eliminated from the implant candidate list, and are not able to avail of the procedure. Recently, because of new bone grafting procedures, the candidate list has expanded to include such patients.

Bone grafting is done to ensure that the implant can be accommodated and bone growth is ensured. Bone is usually taken from the patient’s tooth that is being drilled through a suction device. Bone may also come from the patient’s hip, which is done by an orthopedic surgeon. Bone from cadavers may also be used, where bone is harvested under strict supervision. Synthetic bone may also be used, but natural bone is preferred.

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Once you have decided to undergo a dental implant treatment and your dentist has determined that you are a good candidate for the procedure, you will discuss the details with a team of specialists. Your dental history will be taken into account, an X-ray and complete oral examination will be done.

The surgical placement of implant into the bone is done with a local anesthetic. The gum and bones are allowed to heal for around four months for the implants to fuse into the bone, known as “osseointegration”. The next surgical procedure is the exposure of the top of the implant where a post or abutment is attached. The last procedure is the attachment of the artificial crown to the post. This may require several visits before it is completed.

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By: ReginPaul

All of us do dream to have white, complete and perfectly aligned teeth. However, due to our food and lifestyle, bacteria from the food we eat cause our teeth to yellow and plaque to form, that may result to cavity if left untreated.

It is ideal to have natural teeth, but that remains to be a “utopian” dream since tooth decay can never be avoided. Science has made it possible for people to have artificial teeth if their natural ones have decayed. A lot of dental procedures are available today if people wish to replace their lost teeth. Such procedures include veneers, implants and bridging among others.

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