The dental implant is a device made of titanium and other alloys that is inserted into the bone, having the role of replacing the absence of one or more teeth. It will take the place of the root, and the final dental crown will be made on this artificial support.
Your oral surgeon will assure you that there is no so-called ideal candidate for dental implants. Anyone who has lost one or more teeth, regardless the reasons, can benefit from this treatment, as long as there are no local conditions or general health problems that absolutely contraindicate this intervention.
A dental implants Parker surgeon will start with a detailed consultation in which they will evaluate the health of your oral cavity and identify general ailments. It would be preferable to already have a recent panoramic radiograph, not older than 6 months. You will also be recommended the medical examination, necessary to prove that you are a fit patient. Necessary analyzes include:
· Glucose
· Serum calcium
· Cholesterol
· Bleeding times
· Coagulation times etc.
In the final stage of pre-implant investigations, the patient undergoes a CT examination, which provides information on the bone tissue, and the oral surgeon will be able to determine with certainty whether the patient can undergo an implant treatment or not. Also following this evaluation, it is established whether additional procedures (such as bone additions and reconstructions, or sinus lift) are necessary.
