Several decades of experience in dental surgery clearly prove that dental implants provides the patient with much more than just the right support and stability of the prosthesis.

Long-term consequences of tooth extraction

However, let’s look at the matter from the very beginning, from the moment the cavity appears. One of the unpleasant consequences of tooth extraction is the progressive disappearance of the alveolar bone. The pace of the process depends on the specific case, but the phenomenon of intensification of the resorption process is a fact. These atrophic changes lead to unfavorable morphological consequences, which, in turn, result in weakening support sites for the prosthesis. Aesthetics are also an important factor, because the disappearance of the bones affects the appearance and proportions of the face. Implantation suppresses all these processes that are unfavorable from the patient’s point of view.

aesthetic values ​​of healthy teeth

Indications and contraindications for therapy

Patient undergoing implant therapy should be familiar with its advantages and limitations. Different implant systems have different requirements for people undergoing treatment. In the case of two-phase implants, it is good if the patient has the right quality and quantity of the bone in which the implant can be implanted. This restriction applies to a lesser extent to the bicortical implants, because they are anchored directly to the cortical bone.

The general state of health of the patient is also an important factor. This applies to the occurrence of chronic diseases but also to the state of mental health. These factors are related to the ability to maintain oral hygiene, which in turn is very important for the long-term success of implantoprosthetic treatment.

Indications and contraindications for implant therapy are very wide, so they are not absolute. As we have already mentioned, implants in 3 days are characterized by a relatively smallest number of restrictions. In addition to the unusually short duration of therapy, the bikortic implants also do not require complicated surgical intervention within the oral cavity. They are also cheaper compared to classic, two-phase implants. This does not mean, however, that this is an ideal solution, dedicated to every person undergoing treatment. For this reason, individual, professional medical consultation is very important, which will help to choose the optimal solution for the individual patient’s needs. Knowledge of the advantages and limitations of different implant systems is also a great antidote to unrealistic expectations, which in turn affects both the patient and the doctor satisfaction .

References:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4192572/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9515338