Dental implants are the best alternative solution for tooth loss because tooth loss leads to deformation of the external shape causing very serious consequences, the dentist must know the reasons that led to the dislocation of the tooth, whether due to caries, disease of the gums and the supporting tissues or broken tooth, and then the doctor works to restore the functions of the mouth by restoring the teeth.
How dental implants are done?
The doctor will start the necessary procedures such as x-ray scans to know if the condition of bones and gums is appropriate for a dental implant and to see if physical health problems are affecting the operation.
The most important steps
The doctor should sterilize the area of transplantation and numb the patient with a local anaesthetic, then he will make an incision in the gums, uncover the bone and make holes in the bone to put the implant in place, then cover the implant with gum tissue and close the slight wound.
Dental implant conditions
The patient should not be suffering from any of the following:
- Chronic heart disease and diabetes.
- Smoking more than 10 cigarettes a day.
- Chronic high blood pressure.
- Osteoporosis.
- Radiation therapy.
What to do after a dental implant
After dental implants, you should take good care of them, clean the gums, don’t leave food waste and make periodic dental examinations every 6 months.