Previously, removable dentures were considered the main treatment for people who lost all teeth. However, removable dentures cause many inconvenient to patients as easy falling in activities of smiling, talking, eating. Besides, removable dentures also limit stable level, chewing force, aesthetic function, and pronunciation ability.
With the advent of high-tech implant technology, most of the above disadvantages are disappear. Implants for people who lost all teeth are the most breakthrough in cosmetic dentistry.
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1. How do implants for people who lost all teeth work?
If you lose all of your teeth, the implants placed in the jawbone will act as a bridge to support, support, and fix the denture. The implant post connect to the denture with a screw head ( abutments)
The ideal implant is to replace a lost tooth on an implant. However, if patients lose all teeth, it will not be necessary to replace each tooth on each implant post. Implants for people who lost all teeth in their jaws only need 4 to 10 implants depending on the upper or lower jaw and the health of the jawbone. But, the quantity of implants for people who lost all teeth is usually 4, 5, or 6 to support the denture well in many cases.
For patients who have the jawbone weak and lose over time which is not suitable for implant placement, a bone graft can be performed to restore the teeth on the implant.
2. Treatment solutions implant for people who lost all teeth
You can picture the implant looking like a screw placed in your jaw. Then, over the next two to six months, the implant starts bonding to the jaw- bone to form the anchors for the denture and works as a replacement for the root to attach the crown later. In the meantime, the doctor will use temporary teeth to cover the implant post for you. Your gums should heal within a few weeks after this procedure.
Depending on the number of implants placed, the abutment will be attached to the implant to keep the new replacement tooth fixed later.
Finally, a bridge or full denture is attached to these abutments, perfecting your new teeth and gums, natural in both chewing function and aesthetic beauty for the patient. Here are 3 methods of implants for people who lost all teeth that are commonly applied today:
a. All on 4- 4 implants for all jaws
All on 4 technique is the optimal solution implants for people who lost all teeth in their jaws and lost their teeth for a long time, causing the bones to become weak and gradually lost, and the inner bones are not qualified for the technique 6 implants.
All on 4 uses 4 implants on each upper or lower jaw to create a post to support and fix the entire denture. These posts will connect to the denture with an abutment. With the All on 4 technique, the implant posts are usually placed in the incisor area, and help restore up to 12 teeth on 4 implants for each jaw.
The results of new dental restorations with this technique are over expected. You can be assured of high bearing capacity such as chewing, speaking, laughing, and talking without fear of shaking or falling dentures, along with a natural high aesthetic level of almost 90% compared to real teeth.
b. All on 6 – 6 implants for all jaws
Compared with the All on 4 technique, the implant will be placed in the front of the front teeth. The All on 6 technique will reinforce teeth with 2 implants inside the molars, perfecting the chewing function for the patient.
All on 6 is suitable and is an effective solution for patients who have lost all of their lower teeth, and their chewing bone is still healthy enough to place implants.
c. All on 2 – Removable dentures on 2 implants
Compared with traditional removable dentures, removable dentures with two fixed implant posts for the whole jaw are more effective and have many more advantages.
Two implants will be attached to the area in front of the tooth to fix it to make the tooth more solid, limit the wobble of the teeth, and reinforce the chewing ability and aesthetics of the teeth. Patients can choose either an implant head with a magnet to hold the denture or a connecting rod between the denture and the implant. Besides, they can be easily removed to clean teeth when needed
These solutions require a detailed treatment plan based on each patient’s tooth condition, load capacity, and the position of implant placement on the jaw for each specific case.
3. The benefit of implants for people who lost all teeth
Dental implants have many advantages over other tooth replacement options. In addition to being highly esthetic, it works just like natural teeth. Implants support bridges and dentures that are stable and stronger than conventional dentures, allowing you to perform natural chewing and biting functions without worrying about falling.
Dental implants grafted into the jaw- bone will combine to create a solid block, which helps preserve your jawbone better, reinforce the bones to be stronger, and stay for a long time.
In addition, dental implants can still maintain the aesthetics of the teeth and are easier to maintain and care for than conventional dentures. The special thing is that dental implants can improve a crooked smile caused by loss of teeth and jaw.
4. Note when implants for people who lost all teeth
Before dental implant
- People who have lost teeth should only have teeth planted when they are 18 years old or older. Because at this time, the jaw bone has developed stably, is complete, and is eligible for Implant implant.
- The level of the jaw bone, height, and bone thickness meet the standards, sufficient rigidity, adequate alveolar bone.
- Good health, it is necessary to accurately describe your health status if you have chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes so that the doctor can have appropriate treatment solutions.
- Stop using stimulants, tobacco, alcohol at least one month before implant placement so as not to affect the recovery process when implanting teeth.
- Prepare psychologically so that the treatment process goes more smoothly.
After dental Implant
- Apply cold compresses to the cheeks and lips near the implant site to reduce swelling in the first 1-2 days of implantation. Next following days, apply warm water to dissolve the hematoma and reduce swelling.
- Do not use dilute salt water to rinse your mouth because saltwater has high antiseptic properties which can kill newly formed cells.
- Do not brush your teeth for the first few days after implantation, use mouthwash containing Chlorhexidine 0.12% twice a day for oral hygiene.
- Do not smoke for 2-4 weeks after implant placement.
- Use medications as prescribed by the treating physician. Do not use aspirin-containing medicines to relieve pain because it can reject the implant
- Eat soft, easy-to-swallow foods. Drink plenty of water to clean the oral cavity.
- Avoid letting food stick, fall into the implant position.
- Do not use your hands, tongue, or sharp objects to touch the implant position.
- Do not move, exercise, or run too hard, because these activities can cause the implant to be shaken.
- Brush your teeth gently and clean your teeth regularly.
- Periodic re-examination every 3 months in the first year to check implant, adjust chewing force, bite if necessary.
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Author: XDENT LAB
