Experience and vivid review of dental implant surgery!!

I am going to talk about my dad's experience and review of his implant procedure.

The important thing in surgery is to consult with 2-3 specialized implant dentistry clinics, compare, and choose the one you feel most comfortable with.

Choose a specialized dentist with extensive surgical experience and excellent post-operative care.

 

My dad is older and has dental issues, so we decided on about three implant specialist hospitals and went for consultations.

When you had the surgery before, you went to a dental clinic near your house, so your satisfaction wasn't very high.

When you need surgery, do not choose the dentist you usually visit or a nearby dentist; instead, opt for one with extensive surgical experience, who can provide detailed consultation, and perform the procedure at a location you prefer.

While receiving consultations at three different places with my dad, we decided to choose a dental clinic that prioritizes the total duration of the surgery that my dad considers most important and the clinic that provides good post-procedure care.

Although the surgical methods are similar across dental clinics, the costs, experience, friendliness, and facilities vary, so be sure to compare 2-3 well-rated places before choosing.

 

 

The procedure varies depending on the condition of the teeth before surgery, so it is necessary to carefully check the exact location for the implant.

(Using preoperative X-ray imaging, facial photographs, and intraoral photos to assess the condition of the teeth.)

 

 

And please have the consultation nurse explain the condition of the teeth and provide detailed information on how and in what manner the surgery will be performed. Feel free to ask any questions you have at this time. (Number of teeth to be operated on, treatment duration, treatment cost, treatment method)

 

What is the procedure for implant surgery?

After local anesthesia
Incise the gums and detach the soft tissue.
A hole is drilled into the tooth below the gum to create space.
After placing the implant, attach the cover screw.
Adjust and suture the detached soft tissue.

 

 

The estimated time required for one implant is about 20-30 minutes, and it may vary depending on the progress when additional procedures such as bone grafting or sinus elevation are performed.

When performing surgery and extracting a tooth, continuous cold compresses are applied on the day to reduce swelling and pain, and antibiotics and painkillers are prescribed. Additionally, you should rinse with mouthwash twice a day for a week.

I had bleeding from my gums for a while, so I need to bite on gauze for about 2 hours on the area where I had a tooth extracted. I change the gauze about 3-4 times. The pain is severe, so I can't speak well and have trouble sleeping.

Implants take a long time to perform and are quite expensive.

Since I can't just say I want to do it, I need to take good care of my teeth and gums to maintain good dental health.

 

 

What is an implant??

This is a dental prosthetic procedure involving the implantation of an artificial root made of titanium into the bone.

 

Treatment period

When an artificial root is embedded in the bone, a healing period is required for the bone and the implanted artificial root to firmly bond with each other. This period varies depending on the condition of the bone at the implant site, age, and overall health, but generally, it takes about 4 to 6 months for the maxilla (upper jaw) with spongy bone, and about 2 to 3 months for the mandible (lower jaw) with dense bone.

If a bone graft is needed before surgery, an additional 3 to 4 months are required.

 

Surgery in progress

1. Bone induction regeneration therapy

When the amount of bone is insufficient, bone regeneration is induced through bone grafting. The bone graft material is absorbed, and new bone is formed in its place, with the graft serving as a bridge for the formation of the patient's own bone. After local anesthesia, the gum tissue is incised, the inflammation inside is removed, and then the bone graft material is placed in the cleaned area and sutured. Bone grafting is a procedure commonly performed before surgery.

1st surgery

This is the process of implanting an artificial root into the alveolar bone after local anesthesia. The gum is incised, the alveolar bone is exposed, then the artificial root is inserted, and the gum is sutured. They aim to minimize damage.

3. Second surgery

After making an incision at the site of the first surgery to expose the screws, connect the posts, take an impression for the upper prosthetic teeth, and produce it with the optimal prosthetic design to ensure that the shape of the prosthesis facilitates hygiene management.

4. Adhesion of the upper prosthesis

It is fixed using dental cement or connecting screws depending on the type of the upper prosthesis.

5. Occlusal adjustment

It is a process that facilitates contact with opposing teeth that fit together.