We answer frequently asked questions about dental implants

You can see the approximate cost of a turnkey tooth implantation in Odesa on our website, and the administrator will calculate the exact cost after consulting a doctor. Despite the fact that this technology is far from new, implantation is still surrounded by various myths and misconceptions. We will figure out which of them make sense and find answers to popular questions together with the head doctor of the Sirius Clinic, Denis Valkevych, who has installed more than 3,000 implants in 20 years of practice.

What is a basal dental implant

When a patient who wishes to restore a tooth with a dental implant has insufficient bone tissue (ie, less than 8 mm), it is impossible to place the implant without damaging the anatomical structures. An experienced surgeon offers to restore bone tissue with the help of a sinus lift or other bone-plastic surgery, and those dentists who for various reasons do not perform such interventions come to the aid of just implants of non-standard shape. A basal implant is just that. It is made in the form of a disk, on which the crown is fixed on the pin. We at the Sirius clinic do not install basal implants, because we do not consider this construction satisfactory, but we had to remove them against the background of osteomyelitis (inflammation of the bone).

Why drink antibiotics during dental implantation?

A dental implant is a surgical intervention on the bone, so such a wound can lead to complications. To prevent this from happening, the dentist-surgeon prescribes antibiotics. However, this prescription is periodically revised, because some antibiotics work worse due to frequent use (the microflora becomes immune), and new drugs enter the market.

Why remove wisdom teeth before implantation

Indications for implantation and removal of wisdom teeth are in no way related to each other, so if the wisdom teeth are healthy and in the correct position, there is no need to touch them before installing the implant. But if wisdom teeth still need to be removed, this can be combined with implantation as part of the same operation under sedation.

Risks during dental implantation

Theoretically, during implantation, there is a risk of damage to anatomical structures located next to the surgeon’s work area, but here everything depends on his qualifications. The probability that the implant installed in the Sirius dental clinic will not take root is 0.8%. And this is, as a rule, an exception among exceptions, for example, the implantation was carried out against the background of an inflammatory process or it is about a person whose regenerative abilities of oranism are suppressed. In such cases, we wait for healing and make a second attempt to insert the tooth under better conditions, so the second implant will definitely take root. In any case, the patient pays only for the guaranteed result.

Why can there be pain in neighboring teeth after implantation

Dental implantation does not involve any interventions on areas of neighboring teeth (in fact, this is one of its main advantages), therefore, with a correctly performed operation, there should not be any pain in other teeth. At least we at the Sirius clinic have never encountered such cases.

When a tooth transplant is appropriate instead of an implant

Wisdom tooth transplantation in the place of the removed sixth (replantation) is performed for children or adolescents who continue to grow, and therefore implantation is not possible for them. As a rule, this is the transplantation of a tooth embryo, which helps to save space in the jaw until it erupts. Adults who have wisdom teeth with formed roots are not replanted, because before the transplant it is necessary to remove the nerves and seal the root canals, which is extremely difficult to do in the case of a multi-rooted figure eight.

What can replace dental implants

Implantation of teeth can be replaced by the manufacture of a removable or non-removable prosthesis. A removable brace prosthesis is the most budget-friendly alternative to implantation, but it is not easy for all people to get used to it. In addition, removable prostheses are not intended for chewing, their task is to cover a cosmetic defect and maintain a bite. This is a good temporary option until a person dares to insert implants.
Fixed prostheses (bridges and crowns) are designed in such a way as to hold and distribute the chewing load. They are as similar as possible to your own natural tooth, except that the place of connection with the gums may be slightly different. A crown is worn on a tooth that is more than half destroyed, and a bridge prosthesis takes the place of the missing tooth. Before making a fixed prosthesis, you need to prepare the adjacent teeth for wearing crowns and a bridge: they are depulped and filed in the form of a truncated cone. If the last teeth in a row need to be replaced, a special structure is made – a Brooklyn bridge.
Thus, the Sirius Dental Clinic has dental restoration offers for every budget. An important advantage is that the patient knows how much dental implants or prosthetics cost before treatment begins, and this cost will not change until its completion.

Is it possible to eat sweets after dental implants?

After dental implantation, you can taste everything you want, including sweet ones. The best option is ice cream. This is especially appropriate if the implantation was carried out under sedation and the person did not eat anything for six hours before the operation. Ice cream is delicious, cold and wonderfully rejuvenating.

On what day does the swelling go away after dental implantation

After dental implantation, the swelling may increase until the third day, and after that it decreases. On the seventh day, the swelling finally subsides, and after a control examination, the stitches are removed. If we are talking about a patient who cannot stay in Odesa for a week, he will be given stitches that dissolve by themselves and do not need to be removed.

Can you swim after dental implants?

Depending on how the dental implants were placed, the answer to this question may vary. If bone plastic (bone augmentation) was performed before implantation, then you should refrain from swimming so that water does not get into your mouth. And if we are talking about a simple placement of an implant in clean bone, you can bathe as much as you want.

On which days of the month should dental implants be performed

It does not matter on which days of the month to do dental implantation. Yes, there is a possibility of heavier bleeding during menstruation, but this is not critical to the success of the operation. In fact, it is more difficult to implant teeth in women during menopause, because during the reorganization of the body to function in new conditions, disintegration may occur for no apparent reason. However, we in turn take all measures to ensure that the first implantation attempt is successful.

What can you eat after dental implant surgery?

With new teeth, there may be a desire to finally eat everything that could not be done before. And there are really no contraindications to this. However, we urge you to refrain from too hard food: even with new implants, you should not bite nuts in the shell or bones. In other words, you should treat implants in the same way as your own teeth. You can eat one and a half to two hours after the implant is installed and immediately after wearing the crown.

How to clean teeth during implantation

Before installing a permanent crown, you should brush your teeth in the area of ​​implantation with the utmost care. Once the crown is in place, there are no longer any restrictions on cleaning. And let us remind you that an implant, like any engineering structure, needs care and periodic professional hygiene. Then it will serve you for the rest of your life.

How to calm down before dental implants

Before dental implantation, there is no reason to be nervous: at the dentist’s consultation, the doctor describes in detail how the process will take place and what to expect. Local anesthesia reliably anesthetizes the wound area, and the patient will not feel anything. And if the operation is planned under sedation, the factor of fear and stress is excluded: the person will sleep peacefully and will not remember anything. In general, in a modern clinic, which is Sirius, there are all possible types of anesthesia – from application anesthesia to intubation anesthesia. In addition, our experience shows that recovery is faster after surgery under sedation.

What is more painful: tooth extraction or implantation

Tooth extraction is more traumatic than implantation and can be accompanied by significant bone loss (for example, when a cyst is removed or inflammation occurs). The implantation itself passes without pain, because in the Sirius clinic the issue of anesthesia is solved for cases of any complexity. If it is necessary to install an implant in the place of a newly removed tooth, it is done during one operation.

After how long can you brush your teeth after implantation

You can brush your teeth after implantation on the same day. The main thing is to do it easily and neatly.

What is the danger if the nerve of the tooth is affected during tooth implantation

Implantation is carried out where the tooth, and accordingly its nerve, is no longer there, therefore it is impossible to touch it. As for damage to other anatomical structures, in order to prevent this, a CT scan is prescribed before the operation and, if necessary, bone grafting, splitting of the alveolar crest or reposition of the vascular-nerve bundle is performed. Therefore, you can be sure that at the Sirius clinic you are not at risk of unsuccessful tooth implantation or any complications.