Dental medicine is developing at a rapid pace thanks to modern technologies. Implantology is one of the areas of modern dentistry. In this article, we have collected the most important things you need to know about placing the dental implants.

Implantology is a branch of dentistry dealing with the treatment by means of dental implants. It is used to restore the absence of one or several teeth, as well as their roots. The advantage over other methods of restoration is that the teeth adjacent to the defect are not affected, as is the case with the preparation of bridge structures.

A dental implant is a titanium element, which is surgically inserted into the jawbone to replace the root of a missing tooth. The implant supports dental prosthetic structures including crowns, bridges, dentures. The implantation process generally takes place in two stages. In the first stage, the dental implant is placed, and in the second, it is upgraded with a structure.

After implantation, it takes 4 to 6 months for the implant to integrate with the bone. Then, a second part is placed supracornum, screw-connected to the intraosseous part of the implant, which imitates a filed tooth. It is called superstructure (abatman). An appropriate crown or bridge is fabricated and placed on top of this superstructure. The expense of placing implants is worth it from a financial point of view, because the procedure is minimally invasive, safe and long-lasting. This is guaranteed by modern implant manufacturers and implantation techniques.

What is important before placing dental implants?

The successful placement and growth of the dental implant depends on the health status of the person concerned, the medications being taken, affecting the process of osseointegration and the condition of the tissues in the mouth - bone and gingiva. As well as
building excellent oral hygiene.

The good one oral hygiene will prevent serious problems during the healing period after the manipulation. The implantologist assesses the load that the dental implant and the prosthetic structure must bear during normal use.

Planning the number and location of dental implants is key to the long-term use of dental implants and prosthetic structures, as the biomechanical forces and loading during mastication are significant. A prerequisite for successful osseointegration is the presence of healthy bone and healthy gums. Sometimes, preliminary preparation such as sinus lift and bone grafting to restore the alveolar ridge may be required.

Tips after placing dental implants:

● Practice excellent oral hygiene. Just as with your natural teeth, keep your implants, dentures, and gum tissue clean. Specially designed interdental brushes that slide between teeth can help clean the nooks and crannies around teeth, gums, and metal posts.
● Visit your dentist regularly. Schedule routine checkups to ensure the health and proper functioning of your implants and follow professional cleaning tips.
● Avoid bad habits. Don't chew hard foods like ice and hard candy, which can break your crowns—or your natural teeth.