what is the Dental implant ?
DEF.
The implants themselves are tiny posts, which are inserted into the jawbone where teeth are missing. These Dental Implants anchors act as tooth root substitutes.
indication ?
missing single tooth
partial edentulous pt.
Edentulous patient
Risk factor & Contraindication
Patient factors
Medical status
immune deficiency,
bleeding tendency
Diabetes
Addictive illness
psycho problem .
Cigarette smoking
Age
Iatrogenic factors
Overheating of bone during surgery
Implant orientation
Lack of communication
local Factor
Bone quality and quantity
Irradiated bone
inflammation
TYPE
According to Material
titanium
Advantage
develops a thin film on its surface that protects it from corrosion
resistant to acids , salt solutions and oxygen
nonmagnetic
strong for its weight
osseointegration
When implants are placed in bone, the bone grows around the implant.
Other
According to Shape
subperiosteal
consist of metal framework that attaches on top of jaw bone but underneath gum tissue .
Transosseous Implant
Indication :
very little bone in the lower jaw.
rarely used today because ?
placing them requires extensive surgery, general anesthesia and a hospital stay.
their use is limited to the lower jaw
today prefer to use bone grafts
endosseous implants
Type
Blade-Form Implant
Blade-form implants are flat rectangles of metal with one or two metal prongs on one long side. A blade implant is placed in the jaw so that the prong(s) stick out into the mouth
Root-Form Implant
meaning they are placed in the bone. They look like screws, thick nails or cones, and come in various widths and lengths
PARTS
Implant Post
Cover scrow
healing cap
Abutment screw
How Much Space Is require For placement of one or more implant ?
Requirement.xmind
PROCEDURE
surgery part
surgical stage.ppt
Healing stage
fixed part
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what is the Dental implant ?
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