Dental implants are a relatively new solution for people with serious dental issues. Invented about 50 years ago, they gained popularity in the 1970s as an alternative to dental prostheses and bridges for replacing diseased or missing teeth.
According to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, around 3 million people in the United States already have dental implants. And their number is growing by approximately 500 thousand new users every year. High popularity of this restoration method is also observed among Ukrainian clients of the Yarema Dental clinic.
What exactly is a dental implant?
Dental implants are so-called artificial roots, which a surgeon-dentist installs into the jawbone, in place of the missing tooth root. A patient may need an implant after losing one or several teeth. Indeed, when a tooth is lost due to trauma or disease, a person may face such complications as rapid bone mass loss at the site of the missing tooth, speech disturbances or changes in chewing, aesthetic deformations. This leads to overall discomfort and deterioration of life quality.
A dental implant will serve as a foundation for further installation of “artificial teeth” in the form of crowns, bridges, or dentures. Thus, implantology in dentistry plays a crucial role in restoring chewing function, aesthetic appearance of a smile, and improving the overall health of the patient.
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Recommendations for patients
Before installing dental implants, consult with the specialists of our dental clinic in Kyiv about all the advantages and possible risks.
What you should consider at this stage:
- Your overall health condition – this is an important factor that will give the doctor an understanding of whether the dental implantation will be effective, how much time will be needed for healing, and how long the implant will be able to perform its functions.
- Smoking tobacco products can affect the healing process of the implant and reduce its “lifespan”.
- The process of implant integration into the bone can take from several weeks to several months.
After the dental implantation procedure, it is essential to strictly follow the doctor’s instructions regarding oral hygiene. Regular cleaning of the implant and surrounding teeth is very important for long-term success. It is also worth planning regular visits to your dentist. If you suddenly feel that the implant is wobbling or causing pain – immediately inform your doctor.
Implantation – a reliable and long-term solution
The average lifespan of a dental implant ranges from 10 years to a lifetime. This means that with proper hygienic care of the implant and oral cavity as a whole, you can forget about the problem of missing teeth for many years ahead. No other tooth replacement option can perform its functions for so long. Also, this is the only method of teeth restoration that supports the health of the jawbone and stimulates its growth.
If you are interested in the method of treatment with implants – contact for an individual consultation with the highly qualified specialists of the Yarema Dental clinic in Kyiv. We are happy to help you solve all dental problems!