Implantology
Implantology in dentistry is a field that deals with the placement and management of dental implants. Dental implants are titanium screws that are placed in the patient's jaw to simulate the function of lost tooth roots. This type of surgery provides a permanent solution to tooth loss and brings a number of benefits in terms of functionality, aesthetics and oral health.
Dental implants are used to replace one or more missing teeth. Implants provide a stable basis for placing prosthetic restorations such as crowns, bridges or dentures.
When a tooth root is lost, the bone tissue in the jaw can begin to resorb. Dental implants stimulate bone growth around them, helping to preserve bone volume and prevent further loss.
Implants provide an aesthetically acceptable replacement for lost teeth. Crowns placed on implants often mimic the natural appearance of teeth, giving patients a smile that looks and feels natural. Dental implants are often used to improve the stability of partial and total dentures. Implants are placed in the jaw, and dentures are then attached to these implants, preventing them from moving and improving functionality.
Dental implants allow different types of prosthetic restorations, adapted to the needs of the patient and conditions in the mouth. Here are some common types of dental implant prosthetic work:
- Crowns on implants:
- Single-phase crown (solocrown): It is placed on a single dental implant.
- Implant bridge: When multiple consecutive teeth are lost, an implant bridge can replace that area. Dental implants serve as supports for the bridge, thus reducing the need to grind down healthy adjacent teeth.
- Implant-supported dentures:
- Partial dentures on implants: They are used when the patient has several missing teeth. Dental implants serve as a stable base for fixing partial dentures, which improves stability and functionality.
- Total dentures on implants: In case of complete tooth loss, total dentures on implants provide a safer and more stable alternative to traditional total dentures.
- Overdentures:
- Implant supported prosthesis (overdenture): This type of denture is attached to dental implants, providing more stability than conventional dentures that rely only on the gums. It can be a complete (total) overdenture or a partial (partial) overdenture.
- All-on-4 i All-on-6:
- All-on-4: It uses four dental implants to support a full tooth replacement, usually in the form of a fixed bridge. This technique allows patients with insufficient bone density to obtain a stable prosthesis.
- All-on-6: Similar concept to All-on-4, but uses six dental implants for added stability and balance.
- Hybrid works:
- Hybrid bridges: They combine fixed crowns and prostheses to achieve an optimal balance between stability and aesthetics.
- Dental crowns and bridges on implants:
- Dental crowns: They are used for individual teeth on implants, providing a permanent and aesthetically acceptable replacement.
- Implant bridges: They are used to replace multiple consecutive teeth with dental implants.
- Facial and jaw reconstructions:
- Jaw and jaw reconstruction: In severe cases of injuries, tumors or deformities, dental implants can be used in reconstructive surgical procedures.
- Mini implantati:
- Fixed and mobile prosthetic compensations: Mini implants are often used for minor prosthetic work, especially in patients with reduced bone density.
Each of these dental implant jobs has its own specific advantages and suits different situations. The dentist, in cooperation with the patient, chooses the most appropriate option, taking into account individual needs, health status and aesthetic preferences.
The best way to replace lost teeth is to install implants. However, in some cases there is not enough bone in the places where the implants should be placed. Therefore, we cannot apply the all-on-6 technique, ie. to install six implants, we are already installing four.