Immediate Loading Protocol: ?Teeth In An Hour?
Now with latest techniques and newer implants, CT (cat scan) guided implant surgical guides are made, insertion using a flapless, pain less procedure with no cuts and stiches and minimal bleeding can be carried out. Factors like favourable bone condition, hygiene etc even allow us to give new teeth to you at the same time as the implant is inserted.
Advantage of C.T. Guided Surgery
- No cuts or stiches after or during surgery
- Minimal blood loss
- Minimal post surgical swelling and pain
- Precision placement of implants, optimizing the available bone
- Ability to get teeth at the same time as the implants are inserted. No Waiting time for integration, get your smile back faster
How it Works
Conventional Protocol
Used for cases where the bone condition or for other reasons immediate loading of the implant may compromise longevity of the implant.
- Procedure begins with thorough clinical examination of the patient, his/her medical and dental history is recorded. Any specific CT scan, OPG xray and relevant Blood tests are obtained from the patient.
- Once the patient is declared fit for surgery, the implant is placed by the oral surgeon/implantologist.
- Healing time for ?osseointegration? (bone formation around the new implant) is given approximately four months in the lower jaw and six months in the upper jaw.
- Once the osseointegration has occurred the implantologist places the crown, bridge or over denture over the implant.
The gum is gently folded back and a space is prepared for the implant to be placed.
The dental implant "anchor" is put into place.
In this a temporary cap is placed on the implant and the gum tissue is repositioned around the implant. The implant is then left alone for several months so the bone can attach to the implant and create a secure anchor.
Restorative Phase
After the implant has had a chance, after due gestation (osseointegration), to attach to the bone tissue, the temporary cap is removed from the anchor and a post is attached to the anchor.
The implant is now ready for the prosthesis. An impression is taken of the implant and the appropriate prosthesis (crown, bridge or overdenture) is made.
The prosthesis is then attached to the implant(s).
What Are Implant Supported Dentures?
Lack of stability may be a big problem for complete denture wearers. This could be due to inadequate bone, inability to adjust to removable dentures etc. For these patients implant supported dentures is a cost effective treatment option.
