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Implants
Replacement for one or more teeth
When you miss a tooth, the adjacent teeth tend to fill up this space. The opposite tooth can also start growing in order to fill that space. When multiple teeth are absent, you may experience difficulty chewing food. A solution can then be an implant. An implant replaces one or more of your teeth and provides a durable functional and aesthetic solution that most closely mimics the natural situation.
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An implant is a screw-shaped artificial root, made of titanium, which is a biocompatible metal that is well tolerated by our body. It can be placed in the bone of your jaw by the dentist, where it must heal for 2-4 months until it is anchored firmly enough to form a solid foundation for the supra-structure (crown, bridge or full denture). Your gums will be anesthetized locally during treatment, minimizing possible pain. The risk of post-operative pain is higher, so you will be prescribed some painkillers.
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When replacing one tooth, a crown will be made on the implant. When replacing several teeth, a bridge will be made on the implants. When replacing all teeth in a jaw, you can choose a fixed prosthesis or a removable prosthesis. The fixed prosthesis is screwed onto the implants, the removable prosthesis works with a push button system or with a rod-sleeve construction
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Post-Operative Care
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We would like to see you at least every six months after the completion of the treatment, to thoroughly check and clean the prosthesis and your gums.
Requirements
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Before an implant can be placed, the dentist must determine whether you have sufficient jawbone using radiographic recordings. The implant is placed by a periodontist or dental surgeon following a specific dental surgery procedure that prevents your body from rejecting the implant. In order to apply the artificial root, incision of the gums is sometimes necessary. If necessary, the gums are sutured after implantation of the artificial root, either over the implant or around it. Thereafter, the artificial root is allowed to heal in the jawbone for several months, giving the bone time to attach to the implant until it is anchored firmly enough to support a supra-structure. If insufficient bone is present, a bone graft or reconstruction should take place, possibly in combination with LPRF (see below). Make sure to turn to a dentist who is familiar with all the reconstruction options that lend themselves to your situation.
Possible Complications
Sometimes the implant does not integrate sufficiently. In that case it will be removed, and the dentist will insert a new implant. Sometimes the dental prosthesis/supra-structure needs to be repaired or serviced. In that respect, take into account incidental additional costs. The lifespan of the implant depends on how good the maintenance is. It is important to keep implants clean to extend their lifespan. We therefore recommend that you visit your dentist every six months..
L.P.R.F. (Leukocyte- and Platelet -Rich Fibrin)
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With the new LPRF method, blood is taken from the patient in tubes. These tubes go into a centrifuge and after a few minutes a slimy mass has formed in each tube, from which membranes can then be made containing numerous white blood cells and thus promoting wound healing.