Implantation of a single tooth
Single tooth implantation is an operation to restore the function and aesthetics of a single tooth. Implantation can be in both frontal and lateral areas of the jaw.
Placement characteristics vary depending on the condition of the surrounding tissue.
Advantages and disadvantages of single tooth implantation.
In the absence of a single tooth, it is recommended to perform implantation, because implantation has a number of advantages over other types of prosthetics. After the removal of the tooth root, the processes of nutrition and metabolism within the bone tissue slow down, as the masticatory pressure decreases.
Placement of the implant and the subsequent prosthesis restores the natural load, prevents bone atrophy and stabilizes the volume of the bone tissue.
Some time after implant placement, with consistent care and properly selected abutment, the bone volume increases further and the jaw bone returns to its natural size. Fixation of the implant in the bone is permanent and does not change over time. Compared to a removable prosthesis, which is the main alternative, it is steady and does not burden the adjacent teeth.
Removable dentures have attachments that damage the periodontal tissues. Bridge-shaped prostheses do not prevent bone loss, and it continues to lose bone. Dental implantation may be contraindicated in case of chronic pathologies, poor hygiene or smoking.
The high cost of the intervention makes patients postpone the implantation of one tooth. However, if it is delayed too much, because of atrophy, it is often necessary to resort to osteoplasty, increasing the volume of bone tissue and sinus lifting. These procedures increase the final cost of implantation.
When choosing cheaper implants or choosing clinics that offer services at very low prices, patients are faced with the fact that implants do not last long, require a lot of attention and cause complications.
Implantation of a single tooth in modern dentistry guarantees the health of the entire dental system.
Methods of single tooth implantation
In modern dentistry, there are several methods that can be used if only one tooth is missing. They differ in placing instructions and contraindications.
The main methods are:
