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Stop the bone loss that can lead to premature aging.

Losing one or more of your teeth starts a chain of events that can have dire physical and cosmetic consequences. The most obvious result is a gap in your smile. Less obvious is the loss of chewing function and the inability to eat a complete diet that can result from tooth loss. While these are certainly serious issues, a potentially bigger problem lies hidden beneath the surface: bone loss.

Your jawbone needs the chewing action of the teeth to stimulate it and keep it strong. Otherwise it will begin to disappear (atrophy) in the same manner that the unused muscles beneath a cast supporting a broken bone get smaller. Without the support of your teeth and facial bones, your face will begin to look prematurely aged. The good news is that tooth replacement with dental implants offers a solution to help prevent bone loss.

Facial appearance with healthy teeth and bones	Appearance after tooth loss	Appearance after tooth and bone loss

Tooth replacement options

Today’s dental implants-
What are Dental Implants and what can they do for me?

Single tooth replacement-

Multiple teeth replacement-

Replacement of all of your teeth- Implant-supported prosthesis (removable)

Implant-supported fixed prosthesis

Implant-stabilized denture

Advanced implant procedures- Ridge modification (grafting)

Sinus augmentation (grafting)

All on 4 techniques: - (Teeth-in-a-Day?)

Computer guided implants placement

Frequently Asked Questions-

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Tooth replacement options

Traditional treatment options for tooth replacement, Crown & Bridge and full or partial dentures, address the short-term cosmetic problem of missing teeth, but do nothing to stop bone loss. Crown & Bridge also requires that two or more healthy teeth be ground down to serve as abutments (posts) for a bridge, leaving them at a much greater risk for cavities and endodontic failure. If the original abutment teeth fail, more healthy teeth must be sacrificed to serve as posts, while you continue to lose bone beneath the bridge.

With implants, however, the healthy teeth are left alone. Dental implants, like natural teeth, also transmit chewing forces to the jawbone, which reduces bone loss. This is why many leading dental organizations now recognize dental implants as the standard of care for tooth replacement.

Untreated Missing Tooth	Traditional Crown & Bridge	Implant with a crown
· Unattractive appearance · Loss of chewing function · Accelerated bone loss	· Attractive appearance · Cuts down healthy teeth · Bone loss under bridge	· Attractive appearance · Full chewing function · Prevents bone loss

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Today’s dental implants-

dental implants are precision devices, available in several different designs to address your specific needs. The most common type is a titanium screw that is anchored into the jawbone where it serves as post for a custom-made tooth crown. Once the crown is in place, you may not be able to tell it apart from your natural teeth. Titanium dental implants have been placed extensively since the 1970s. Titanium offers the benefit of being lightweight and strong, and is not rejected by the body (biocompatible). It is the most widely used metal in orthopaedic joint replacement and dental implants. Dental implants have the highest success rate of any implanted surgical device.

Natural Tooth

Dental Implants

Dental implants let you eat the foods you love.
Dental Implants are the only proven way to prevent bone loss after the loss of natural teeth.
Research shows that implant-supported prostheses increase patient comfort.
Many social functions involve food and eating.

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What are Dental Implants and what can they do for me?

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root placed into your jaw to hold a replacement crown or bridge in place. The treatment can be more conservative than traditional bridgework, since implants do not rely on neighbouring teeth for support. Dental implants restorations are so natural-looking and feeling that you may forget you ever lost a tooth. Dental implants can be the best solution to the problem of missing teeth. Since dental implants integrate into the structure of your bone, they can prevent the bone loss and gum recession that often accompanies bridgework and dentures. No one will ever know that you have a replacement tooth. Some of the benefits are:

Cost effective: Because only one tooth is replaced rather than the three teeth of a bridge, dental implant tooth replacement can actually cost less than the traditional bridgework.

Tooth-saving: Dental implants do not sacrifice the quality of your adjacent teeth like a bridge does because neighbouring teeth are not altered to support the implant. Your own teeth are left untouched, a significant long-term benefit to your oral health!

Comfort: Dental implants will allow you to once again speak and eat with comfort and confidence. They are secure and can offer freedom from the troublesome clicks and wobbles of loose dentures. Say goodbye to misplaced dentures and messy pastes and glues.

Reliable:the success rate for dental implants is highly predictable. They are considered an excellent option for tooth replacement.

Am I a candidate for dental implants?

The ideal candidate for a dental implant is in good general and oral health. Adequate bone in your jaw is needed to support the implant. The best candidates have healthy gum tissues that are free of periodontal disease. Smoking is detrimental to healing but is not an absolute contraindication. Dental implants are intimately connected with the gum tissues and underlying bone in the mouth. Your dentist can determine if you are a good candidate for this procedure.

What is treatment like?

Depending on your specific condition and the type of implant chosen, your dentist will create a treatment plan tailored to meet your needs. The total time for treatment can range anywhere between six weeks to over a year depending on the complexity of treatment. It will be important for you to work as a team with your dentist to reach your treatment goals.

What can I expect after?

As you know, your own teeth require conscientious at-home oral care and regular dental visits. Dental implants are like your own teeth and will require the same care. In order to keep your implant clean and plaque-free, brushing and flossing still apply!

Dental Implants can replace a single tooth, many teeth or all teeth. If the bone is initially insufficient, then grafting procedures may be utilized

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Single tooth replacement-

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an implant may be used to replace almost any missing tooth provided there is adequate bone at the site. If not, modern procedures can usually be performed to regenerate enough bone to safely place an implant.

The implant is placed in the bone below the gum tissue. A temporary abutment may be placed on the implant until the healing phase is complete. A cosmetic temporary crown can often be made to fill the missing space.

After healing, the abutment is attached to the implant. It will hold a custom-made crown that the dental laboratory will mould and match to your existing teeth.

In the final step, the custom crown is cemented onto the abutment. The tooth has been replaced without disturbing the healthy teeth next to it and bone loss has been eliminated.


Implant placement for missing tooth	Implant exposed after it fused with bone (osseointegration)	Permanent crown placed over the implant

How will the implant be placed?

First, the implant, which looks like a screw or cylinder, is placed into your jaw. Over the next two to six months, the implant and the bone are allowed to bond together to form an anchor for your artificial tooth. During this time, a temporary tooth replacement option can be worn over the implant site. Often, a second step of the procedure is necessary to uncover the implant and attach an extension. Your gums will be allowed to heal for a couple of weeks following this procedure. There are some implant systems (one-stage) that do not require this second step. These systems use an implant which already has the extension piece attached. Your dentist will advise you on which system is best for you. A metal post, called an abutment, completes the foundation on which your new tooth will be placed. Finally, a replacement tooth called a crown will be created for you by your dentist and attached to the abutment. After a short time, you will experience restored confidence in your smile and your ability to chew and speak.

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Multiple teeth replacement-

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Implants can also be used to replace several teeth, eliminating the need to grind down healthy adjacent teeth to serve as posts for traditional Crown & Bridge therapy.

The implants are placed in the bone below the gum tissue. Like single tooth replacement, temporary abutments may be placed on the implants until the healing phase is complete.

After healing, the abutments are attached to the implants. They will hold a custom-made bridge that the dental laboratory will mould and match to your existing teeth.

In the final step, the custom bridge is cemented onto the abutments. The teeth have been replaced without disturbing the healthy teeth next to them, and bone loss has been halted.

Multiple missing teeth

Implants placed

Crowns fixed over the implants

How will the implants be placed?

First, implants, which look like screws or cylinders, are placed into your jaw. Over the next two to six months, the implants and the bone are allowed to bond together to form anchors. During this time, a temporary tooth replacement option can be worn over the implant sites. Often, a second step of the procedure is necessary to uncover the implants and attach extensions. Your gums will be allowed to heal for a couple of weeks following this procedure. There are some implant systems (one-stage) that do not require this second step. These systems use an implant which already has the extension piece attached. Your dentist will advise you on which system is best for you. Metal posts called abutments complete the foundation on which your new teeth will be placed.Finally, replacement teeth, or bridges, will be created for you by your dentist and attached to the abutments. After a short time, you will experience restored confidence in your smile and your ability to chew and speak.

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Replacement of all of your teeth-

If you are missing all of your teeth, an implant supported full bridge or full denture can replace them. Dental implants will replace both your lost natural teeth and some of the roots. Dental implants provide several advantages over other teeth replacement options. In addition to looking and functioning like natural teeth, implant-supported full bridges or dentures are designed to be long lasting. Implant supported full bridges and dentures also are more comfortable and stable than conventional dentures, allowing you to retain a more natural biting and chewing capacity. In addition, because implant-supported full bridges and dentures will replace some of your tooth roots, your bone is better preserved. With conventional dentures, the bone that previously surrounded the tooth roots begins to resorb (deteriorate). Dental implants integrate with your jawbone, helping to keep the bone healthy and intact. In the long term, implants can be more aesthetic and easier to maintain than conventional dentures. The loss of bone that accompanies conventional dentures leads to recession of the jawbone and a collapsed, unattractive smile. Conventional dentures sometimes make it difficult to eat certain foods.

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Implant-supported prosthesis (removable) –

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if all your lower teeth are missing, five implants may be used to support a lower denture.

If all your upper teeth are missing, six or more implants may be used to support an upper denture.

The implants are positioned just below the gum tissue and given time to fuse with the bone. Temporary abutments may be placed on the implants until the healing phase is complete. Your existing denture can be modified so that it may be worn without disturbing the implants during the healing process.

You will be fitted for a custom-made bar that attaches to the implants to support a new denture. Your existing denture may be modified to be worn during this period.

The new denture will have attachments which snap or clip it into place. Your new teeth are firmly supported by the jaw, stimulating it and halting bone loss. You will be able to remove the denture easily for cleaning.

Multiple implants inserted in your gums and an implants supported removable prosthesis placed over them

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Implant-supported fixed prosthesis-

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If all your lower or upper teeth are missing, a permanent bridge may be attached directly to the implants. The number of implants is determined by the specific requirements of each case.

The implants are positioned just below the gum tissue and given time to fuse with the bone. Temporary abutments may be placed on the implants until the healing phase is complete. Your existing denture may be modified so that it can be worn without disturbing the implants during the healing process.

You will be fitted for a custom bridge that screws directly into the implants. The screw holes will be covered after insertion.

Your new teeth are firmly supported by the jaw, stimulating it and halting bone loss. Your dentist will be able to remove the prosthesis when necessary for cleaning and maintenance.

Multiple implants inserted in your gums and an implants supported fixed ceramic prosthesis is cemented/screwed over them

Implant-stabilized denture-

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if all your lower teeth are missing, two to four implants may be used to stabilize a lower denture.

The implants are positioned just below the gum tissue and given time to fuse with the bone. Temporary abutments may be placed on the implants until the healing phase is complete. Your existing denture may be modified so that it can be worn without disturbing the implants during the healing process.

Dental implants can provide stability to your existing loose denture.
After healing, ball-top posts are attached to the implants. Your old denture may be modified to hold clips that snap over the ball-tops, or a new denture with clips will be made.

The denture is snapped into place, where it is retained by the implants and supported by the soft tissue. You simply snap the denture out each night for cleaning.

Denture fabricated

Implants inserted and denture stabilized over them

How will the implants be placed?

First, implants, which look like screws or cylinders, are placed into your jaw. Over the next two to six months, the implants and the bone are allowed to bond together to form anchors. During this time, a temporary teeth replacement option can be worn over the implant sites. Often, a second step of the procedure is necessary to uncover the implants and attach extensions. These small metal posts, called abutments, along with various connecting devices that allow multiple crowns to attach to the implants, complete the foundation on which your new teeth will be placed. Your gums will be allowed to heal for a couple of weeks following this procedure. There are some implant systems (one-stage) that do not require this second step. These systems use an implant which already has the extension piece attached. Your dentist will advise you on which system is best for you. Depending upon the number of implants placed, the connecting device that will hold your new teeth can be tightened down on the implant, or it may be clipped to a bar or a round ball anchor to which a denture snaps on and off. Finally, full bridges or full dentures will be created for you and attached to your implants or the connecting device. After a short time, you will experience restored confidence in your smile and your ability to chew and speak.

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Advanced implant procedures-

We do many advanced implant procedures to give the dental implants in compromised cases-

Ridge modification (grafting)–

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A key to implant success is the amount and quality of the bone where the implant is to be placed. Deformities in the upper or lower jaw can leave you with inadequate bone in which to place dental implants. This defect may have been caused by periodontal disease, wearing dentures, developmental defects, injury or trauma. Not only does this deformity cause problems in placing the implant, it can also cause an unattractive indentation in the jaw line near the missing teeth that may be difficult to clean and maintain. To correct the problem, the gum is lifted away from the ridge to expose the bony defect. The defect is then filled with bone or bone substitutes to build up the ridge. Your dentist can tell you about your options for graft materials, which can help to regenerate lost bone and tissue. Finally, the incision is closed and healing is allowed to take place. Depending on your individual needs, the bone usually will be allowed to develop for about four to twelve months before implants can be placed. In some cases, the implant can be placed at the same time the ridge is modified. Ridge modification has been shown to greatly improve appearance and increase your chances for successful implants that can last for years to come. Ridge modification can enhance your restorative success both aesthetically and functionally.

bone width Inadequate to insert the implant

Bone grafting done to regenerate adequate bone

adequate diameter Implant inserted in the bone

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Sinus augmentation (grafting)-

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A key to implant success is the quantity and quality of the bone where the implant is to be placed. The upper back jaw has traditionally been one of the most difficult areas to successfully place dental implants due to insufficient bone quantity and quality and the close proximity to the sinus. If you've lost bone in that area due to reasons such as periodontal disease or tooth loss, you may be left without enough bone to place implants. Sinus augmentation can help correct this problem by raising the sinus floor and developing bone for the placement of dental implants. Several techniques can be used to raise the sinus and allow for new none to form. In one common technique, an incision is made to expose the bone. Then a small circle is cut into the bone. This bony piece is lifted into the sinus cavity, much like a trap door, and the space underneath is filled with bone graft material. Your dentist can explain your options for graft materials, which can regenerate lost bone and tissue. Finally, the incision is closed and healing is allowed to take place. Depending on your individual needs, the bone usually will be allowed to develop for about four to twelve months before implants can be placed. After the implants are placed, an additional healing period is required. In some cases, the implant can be placed at the same time the sinus is augmented. Sinus augmentation has been shown to greatly increase your chances for successful implants that can last for years to come. Many patients experience minimal discomfort during this procedure

Sinus membrane elevation and bone grafting	Implants inserted in grafted sinus floor
Inadequate bone height below sinus to place implant	New bone grafted in sinus and implant inserted

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All on 4 techniques: - (Permanent Teeth-in-a-Day?)

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Select patients can enjoy the benefits of the “All on Four” procedure, which provides the stability of an implant-supported bridge using a technique that minimizes the need for bone grafting. The implants are strategically placed and in most cases a same-day bridge can be placed immediately following placement. Permanent Teeth-in-a-Day is the ultimate dental implant solution for denture wearers. Permanent Teeth-in-a-Day is exactly as the name describes: permanent, non-removable teeth in just one day. This innovative solution is made possible through the use of a technology called All-on-4™, a simplified treatment concept that provides:

Permanent, Non-removable Teeth (imagine never taking your teeth out again)
Predictable Aesthetics (beautiful looking teeth)
Full and Immediate Functionality (eat whatever you want from day one)
In One Day!
Without the need for bone-grafting in most cases. (no grafting of bone from your hip or chin)

The All-on-4™ technique allows for the placement of a complete arch of permanent teeth on just four* dental implants. The implants are placed at angles to utilize the best available bone. Prior to the development of All-on-4™, patients often had to endure many long, uncomfortable and expensive procedures, such as bone-grafting, to ensure that enough bone was available to integrate with their implants. With All-on-4™, there is far less likelihood of requiring any bone-grafting at all. Best of all, this all happens for you in just one day!
*Occasionally, five to six implants are required in case of upper arch.

Implants placed with posterior most implants slanted

Prosthesis fixed immediately after the implants placement

Full mouth implanted teeth with all on 4 and all on 6 technique

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Computer guided implants placement-

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In order to better control the late discovery of inadequate bone structures, cross sectional images are required. They are now quickly becoming the standard level of care.

These 3-D visualizations coupled with the appropriate software allow implants to be placed with a level of precision that was unattainable several years ago. In addition, the surgical procedures can often be accomplished in a much more conservative procedure which involves greatly reduced discomfort, less treatment time and a more accurate final outcome.

CT Planning with 3D implants planning software-

We plane all of our implant cases with 3D implant planning software- how we do that

1. we get the dental CT (DentaScan) of the patient done and ask him to receive only axial files as a soft copy (axial files in CD) from the CT centre, which is much affordable than complete DentaScan.

2. We load these axial files in our 3D implant planning software and create all the cross sections views, panoramic views, axial views, 3D colored views- which give the accurate information’s like- bone density, bone dimensions (height and width) at different locations, location of vital structure (nerves, blood vessels, and sinus cavities), and favourable sites for the implants placement.

3. After the vital structures are identified, the simulated implants of favoured dimensions are placed at best locations for the best possible implant prosthesis.

4. Now if the patient is agreed for a surgical guide we produce a final 3 dimensional stereographic image with 3 D implant software. Now we fabricate an exact replica of the patient’s bone and gums and fabricate a surgical guide which is used during implant surgery to place the implants at the exactly planned locations of the patient’s ridge.

5. If patient asked for the immediate implant prosthesis and the bone condition of the patient is favourable for the same. We insert the dummy implants of the same dimensions and at the same locations in the stereographic model and get prosthesis fabricated before the patients implant surgery. Now it’s very simple we place the implants in patient’s ridge using the surgical guide and fix the prosthesis over the implants at the same sitting.

Computer guided implant surgery represents a giant step forward in the replacement of teeth with dental implants. With Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan techniques and 3-D imaging, we can now visualize the placement of dental implants in three dimensions. This eliminates the guesswork involved determining what parts of the jawbone offer the best sites for dental implant placement. Computer guided implant surgery provides greater patient satisfaction and simplifies the dental implant treatment process.


3D View of the patients ridge	Implants planning done	Stereographic image created with surgical guide	Surgical guide ready for the implants placement

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Frequently Asked Questions-

Q: Is the implant placement painful?
A: No, it is usually done under local anaesthesia. Most procedures can be done in your dentist’s office.

Q: How much pain will I feel after implant placement?
A: The discomfort you may feel should be minor. Your dentist may prescribe medication to alleviate any pain you may have.

Q: How long does it take to place dental implants?
A: Usually 30-60 minutes, depending on the location and the number of implants.

Q: What can I eat after having an implant placed?
A: Your dentist will outline a diet for the next few days including some soft foods.

Q: How long does placement, healing and construction of the replacement teeth take?
A: The entire process usually takes from 3 to 9 months, depending on your treatment plan.

Q: How do I care for my implant?
A: Home care for your implants consists of brushing and flossing. Regular dental visits are required for long-term health and success.

Q: How long does an implant last?
A: If your body accepts the implant, it should last many years if cared for properly. Many implants have been in place for more than 40 years.

Q: If my body rejects an implant, what happens?
A: The implant is removed and the site is allowed to heal. Another implant can usually be placed after healing.

Q: Are dental implants covered by insurance?
A: Like most elective procedures, dental implants are not covered by most dental insurance plans. However, your dentist may offer payment plan options.

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