Placing a (traditional) dental implant?
Although for both types of implantology it is a part that looks like a screw that is inserted into the bone, the operative protocol is completely different. Conventional implantology is performed in at least two stages and the borehole is 2 to 4 times larger in diameter than basal implantology. Letโs see the steps in placing a traditional dental implant.
1-Placement of the dental implant
The dentist proceeds to detach the gum in order to expose the recipient part of the bone and then drill the bone tissue. He can also perform the operation with a surgical guide when the thickness of the jawbone is too narrow. This drilling is carried out in stages gradually. The screw thread of the implant here has a function of facilitating insertion and not a function of mechanical retention as in basal implantology. When teeth are to be extracted, it can add an additional phase since unlike the basal implant, the conventional dental implant is not designed for immediate implantation.
Osteo-integration phase – Healing
After placing the dental implant, it will then be necessary to wait a period of 3 to 6 months to install the prosthesis (crown or bridge). This phase is called the osseointegration period. (The scarring of the bone and gum tissue around the dental implant). Osseointegration allows the cancellous bone to “catch” on the rough surface of the dental implant. This is what makes the removal of conventional dental implants so complicated.
Osseointegration is not necessary in basal implantology since the smooth titanium implant is mechanically fixed (like a screw) in the cortical part of the bone.
alt: first step dental implant placement
3-Placement of the crown or prosthesis on an implant
The placement of the prosthesis on the implant is called “delayed” in traditional implantology. The prosthetic dentist proceeds to release the dental implant by making an incision in the gum. The abutment that will support the prosthesis or crown is fixed with a screw.
This procedure generally lasts 2 to 3 days depending on where the dentures are made.
Preoperative study
The success of dental implant treatment requires a study and a precise treatment plan. A panoramic X-ray will initially make it possible to establish an estimate. Secondly, a scanner performed in our dental clinic will allow us to accurately define the size and location of the dental implants to be placed.
FAQ Placement of a dental implant
How long is the treatment for a dental implant?
The duration of treatment will depend on several factors. When there is a bone loss, a bone graft will be necessary (Anveli no longer performs a bone graft, if the presence of bone atrophy is noted, the patient will be immediately referred to the basal implantology service which allows to perform the 1-step treatment without bone grafting)
If no bone graft is necessary, the time between the 2 stages of treatment is 2 to 4 months.
Is it possible to place a dental implant immediately?
Immediate placement of a (traditional) dental implant is strongly discouraged. The International Implant Foundation estimates that the risk of rejection is doubled for traditional dental implants. In contrast, the basal implant is designed for this. The placement of the implant and its prosthesis is carried out in 5 days with a success rate exceeding 99% (figures from the IIF)
Is it possible to be asleep during dental implant placement?
Yes, an anesthetist is present during your operation and can benefit from general anesthesia or unconscious sedation. Being asleep during the operation and the placement of dental implants allows maximum comfort and guarantees the medical team greater peace of mind during the operation.
