Implant
History of Dental Implants
Implantology, the science of dental implant placement, is one of the oldest fields in dentistry after oral and maxillofacial surgery. The use of root-shaped implants has a history spanning thousands of years. Four thousand years ago, in ancient China, bamboo was used to replace lost teeth, and two thousand years ago, in ancient Egypt, precious metals were used for this purpose. In some mummies found in Egypt, human dental implants have been discovered, providing evidence of the long history of dental implant use.
In 1952, a Swedish orthopedic surgeon named Brånemark, who was interested in bone repair and reconstruction, discovered bone growth around titanium metal during research on the femur of rabbits. Brånemark continued his research on both humans and animals and was able to demonstrate the beneficial properties of titanium after numerous experiments.
Although Brånemark initially worked with the femur, he decided to continue his studies on the mouth, recognizing greater accessibility and a higher need for research in this area. In 1965, Brånemark placed the first dental implant in a volunteer’s mouth.
What is an Implant?
Stages of Dental Implant Procedure
Stage 1: Examination, consultation, and treatment planning by the dentist.
Stage 2: Radiographic imaging and specialized CT scan (C.B.C.T).
Then, confirmation of implant suitability based on the scan, jawbone condition, sinuses, nerves, and the patient’s overall health.
Stage 3: Local anesthesia and extraction of the remaining tooth root by the dentist.
Stage 4: Once the jaw is in good condition for implant placement, the abutment (the connecting part) is installed.
During this period, healing is used to fill the empty space and protect the implanted device.
If the patient’s gums lack strength, a bone grafting procedure must be done. In this case, the implant placement is performed either simultaneously with the bone powder or the impression and crown placement is done 6 months later. Alternatively, if the implant placement isn’t done simultaneously with the bone powder, it should be given 6 to 8 months for healing.
Implant placement is done 3 months after tooth extraction, typically for molars.
Stage 5: The titanium or zirconia crown is attached to the abutment.
In most cases, the crown is temporarily bonded, allowing the surgeon to easily remove it if any inflammation or issues arise around the implant, and take necessary action to address the problem.
Two Types of Implants Used at Dr. Hamed Keramat Specialized Clinic
Immediate Implant Procedure
An immediate dental implant is performed in a single session. In this method, the tooth root is extracted, and the implant is placed simultaneously in the same session. The one-day implant is typically used for front teeth and is only suitable if the jawbone is in excellent health.
In the following session, a temporary crown is placed on the implant, and once the osseointegration process (fusion of the implant with the jawbone) is complete, a permanent crown will replace it.
All the steps of the immediate implant procedure are the same as a regular implant, with the difference being that all the stages are completed in a maximum of two sessions.
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