Implantation of chewing teeth
The chewing teeth (or molars) have a critical functional role. They are considered one of the main links in the digestive chain - molars chew food before it goes to the stomach. Some people think that the loss of molars is unnoticeable to the social environment and can therefore be treated without them. However, their loss will have a perceptible effect on the health of the gastrointestinal tract, on nutrition (some restrictions will appear), and on the general quality of life. Therefore it is necessary to solve this problem immediately. One of the most effective ways to restore the functionality and aesthetics of the teeth can be called implantation of masticatory teeth. Below we will consider for you the features of this procedure in detail.
Why molars collapse
Statistics show that molars are the first to break down for most patients.
There are several reasons for this.
- Improper growth of the teeth. For example, when crowding creates an ideal environment for the development of harmful microorganisms, bacteria. If the third molar is retained, pressure is put on the root of the tooth growing next to it. This leads to the destruction of this root.
- Regular heavy loads. Chewing excessively hard foods over and over again can damage the chewing teeth.
- Gum disease. Various pathologies contribute to the penetration of infection in the root of the tooth, the destruction of the ligament apparatus between the periodontium and the molar. As a consequence, the latter becomes movable. This results in the loss of the tooth.
- Removed location of the molars in the mouth. This makes it difficult for the patient to perform hygiene, which leads to the development of tooth decay.
Sometimes a patient may have one or more of two or more factors that lead to the loss of chewing teeth.
Loss of a molar - consequences
If a person loses a molar, it has the following unpleasant consequences:
- changes in the contour of the face - the loss of molars often leads to asymmetry of the oval, sagging of the cheeks and other, unaesthetic changes;
- difficulty with food intake - the person is forced to limit their food intake because they cannot chew solid foods properly;
- altered bite - the loss of one or two molars may cause misalignment or misalignment of the neighboring molars in the dental arch (this may not allow other teeth to grow properly);
- gastrointestinal tract does not work properly - the stomach receives poorly chewed food, which causes gastrointestinal problems (irritated stomach walls, developing various pathologies).
Also due to the lack of proper strain, reduced supply of nutrients to the bone tissue, atrophy of the jawbone can occur.
Mouth implants can help to avoid all of the above problems.
The following problems can be solved this way:
- multiple - missing two or more teeth growing next to each other, or there are several affected molars on one and the other side of the jaw;
- terminal - the outermost molars in the row are missing;
- singular - one tooth is missing;
- incorporated - healthy teeth are present on both sides of the decayed molar.
With the help of implants you can remove almost any defect.
Molar implants - benefits
If you consider all types of prosthetics, it is the implantation of masticatory teeth that is considered the most effective.
Here are the main advantages of this procedure:
- durability - implant manufacturers companies give a lifetime warranty on their products, so with proper care, such a tooth can last up to 10 years;
- healthy teeth are not affected - implantation does not require any supporting teeth (which means the neighboring teeth will not be grinded down, the nerve will not be removed);
- fast adaptation - a molar on an implant feels like your own, you will not have to get used to it for a long time;
- restoration of functional characteristics - the molar on the implant fully performs its masticatory function;
- stopping the reduction of gum soft tissues (recession) - the pin plays the role of the root, the tooth restores its working options, and the bone does not lose volume.
In addition, molar implants provide an opportunity to restore even the outermost teeth in the row.
Peculiarities of implants installation
Before proceeding with the procedure, it is necessary to take into account some distinctive features of this dental group.
Namely:
- the condition of the bone tissue;
- the personal location of the molars;
- the shape and size of the teeth;
- high mechanical stresses.
In order for the molar to perform its function properly in the future, you need a durable and reliable implant. It must also be properly anchored in the bone because it must be able to withstand substantial forces. The treatment planning, method of treatment and the implants themselves must be individually selected by a specialist for each patient.
Sometimes there is not enough room in the jaw for an implant because of bone resorption, because of the long absence of a molar. This is often the case with the upper molars (where the maxillary sinuses are close). In this case, the first step is bone augmentation, and only then the implantation is performed. Specialists also practice osteoplasty of the alveolar part of the lower jaw. This allows prosthetics to be performed even in the case of atrophy of the jawbone (of varying severity).
Methods of implantation
Before choosing the implantation method, the specialist determines:
- the condition of the bone - its volume and density (in case of atrophy - the level of severity);
- the extent of the lesion - the location and the number of teeth.
Depending on the results of diagnosis, the patient is offered a one-stage or two-stage implantation. In the first case, the surgery is performed with immediate loading, immediately after the placement of the implant.
Two-stage implantation is the more traditional method often used. The implant is placed first, and the crowns are placed after the implant has taken root. Thanks to this method, the implants have a high degree of adaptation. It is suitable for any type of defect on any jaw region.
If the number of defects is low, the doctor can perform single implantation, meaning a post and crown for each molar. If three or more molar teeth are missing, the specialist will most likely propose a bridge on supported implants.
The main stages of implantation
All implantation techniques are united by a single sequence of works.
1. Preparation.
First, the patient is treated for caries, the gums are treated and professional oral hygiene is performed. This is necessary so that the surgery can be performed without any complications.
2. Bone augmentation (if necessary).
After osteoplasty, you need 3-12 months for a full recovery.
3. Placement of the implant.
There can be two ways of installation. The first way involves an incision of the gum tissue and bed preparation procedures. The second way is without cutting the gum tissue, the implant is screwed into the bone tissue (in the place where a molar used to be).
4. Installation of a gum shaper (in a two-step method).
On average, the gum tissue is formed 14-21 days.
5. Temporary denture.
For immediate loading on the implant, the prosthesis is placed either immediately or for 48 hours after surgery. Loading resumes tissue circulation and the implant will take 2 to 4 months to adapt. If two-stage implantation is performed, removable prostheses are placed. Here, healing will take six months to a year.
6. Placement of a permanent prosthesis.
Finally, the patient is fitted with crowns or a bridge.
As a rule, prosthetics of the lower molars are faster than those of the upper molars.
Cost of molar implants
If you are interested in the cost of molar implants, it is formed from several factors.
These include:
- the total number of defects;
- the condition of the oral cavity;
- method of implantation;
- bone condition;
- the type and manufacturer of the implant.
Each person requires a personalized selection of a prosthesis. Depending on the selected products, the cost of the surgery is set.
How long will an implanted molar last?
One of the main advantages of this type of prosthetics is durability. Of course, the longevity of dentures is determined by their quality and the professionalism of the specialist who performs the operation. However, the main role is still played by the client's responsible attitude towards his teeth.
After the implantation, our clinic specialists recommend adhering to several simple rules.
- Do not subject your teeth to stresses for which they are not designed, such as opening bottles, nutshells, etc.
- At each stage of therapy is required to carry out absolutely all the recommendations prescribed by the specialist.
- Get rid of your bad habit - smoking. It not only affects the appearance of the teeth, but also slows circulation. This can lead to the rejection of dentures.
It is also necessary to take regular and thorough care of your mouth. Don't neglect hygiene, visit your dentist, and have professional cleanings once every 6 months.
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At the first consultation, the doctor will tell you in detail about which teeth need to be treated first, about the condition of your gums and about which design you need to choose in order to fill in the missing teeth.
About what actions and manipulations need to be carried out. Learn how to take good care of your mouth so you don't have to go to the dentist as often as possible.
After discussing the above aspects, your dentist will draw up a treatment plan, guide you by the stages, timing, cost of the upcoming treatment, make, if necessary, computer diagnostics of the teeth and make an appointment for you at a convenient time for you to start treatment.
It is worth restoring a lost tooth as early as possible, because delaying such a process can lead to unpleasant health consequences and undesirable costs in the future.
Patients who seek help for tooth loss too late unwittingly start the process of destruction of other adjacent teeth, because the load during chewing is not evenly distributed.
Dental implantation is one of the most reliable and effective procedures that allows you to restore one or more teeth.
The method of dental implantation is now very popular, because it helps patients to restore lost teeth both in the upper and lower jaws without grinding pine teeth, which is always carried out during prosthetics (crowns).
With implantation, the number of lost teeth does not matter. Dental implantation is considered to be the only right way out of care for everyone, because the healing rate of implants today is over 99%!
