Replacement of one missing tooth by implantation

Tooth implantation can be conducted in case of solo missing tooth, when there is only one tooth missing. The loss of one tooth can already change the function and aesthetic of the mouth. It there are intact teeth adjacent to the gap, the best solution of the problem is tooth implantation.

The implantation can be done at the time of tooth extraction, if the condition of the bone allows it. In other cases, when we extract a tooth from inflamed surroundings, it is advised to implant the titanium screw after a few months of healing time.

Before the final establishment of the screw, it is best to wait until it bonifies completely. This varies according to individuals and jaws, and takes four to six months on average.

After the healing period, we examine bonification with x-ray, then we excavate the implant and implant the so-called healing screw. This screw determines the subsequent shape of the gum, the forming of which takes 10 to 14 days too. The healing process should not be hurried, for the result will be less aesthetic.

After the healing of the gum, an impression is needed, and the construction of the implantation establishment together with the final crown can begin in he laboratory.

The implant establishment is fixed into the inner thread part of the titanium case placed in the bone. The material of the establishment can be, according to the needs of the patient, metal alloy, golden alloy or zirconium oxide ceramics. The latter is recommended in the first place for the upper front teeth, since it is rather pricey.

The final crown is fixed onto the establishment by screwing or gluing, according to the chosen implant system.

The surroundings of the implant needs care that is far beyond regular mouth hygiene and also permanent dentist's control. Special hygiene is needed for the sake of inflammation-free implants. The crowns fixed screwing can be removed and refixed in time, which can sustain maximal hygiene of the implant ad its surroundings.