Implant
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Dental implants are a permanent replacement method for missing teeth. This procedure involves inserting a metal screw or nut (known as an implant) into the patient's jawbone. Then, through a surgical procedure, the implant is screwed to the bone and connected to special stitches or screws.
After a period of time when it has been attached to the patient's jawbone and the bone has bonded (a process known as osseointegration), a dental prosthesis (usually in the form of a crown or bridge) is attached to the implant. This dental prosthesis replaces the missing tooth and acts as a new tooth for the person.
Implants are popular options for replacing missing teeth due to their stability, longevity, and usability similar to natural teeth. They can improve people with few or no teeth and improve the quality of oral function and aesthetic appearance.
Implants are also used in digital dentistry using advanced technologies. These technologies include 3D scanning systems, 3D modeling software, and CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing) systems.
By using 3D scanning systems, the dentist can obtain accurate and 3D images of the jaw bone and the structure of the jaws and accurately determine the appropriate position for placing the implant. Then, using 3D modeling software, more detailed analysis and planning can be done.
Using CAD/CAM systems, dental implants and prostheses are manufactured with high precision and automated methods, which helps to eliminate human errors and increase accuracy. These methods also allow dentists to provide faster and better quality treatment, which can lead to faster healing and more satisfied patients.
Implants in digital dentistry
In digital dentistry, implants are used using advanced technologies. These technologies include 3D scanning systems, 3D modeling software, and CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing) systems.
3D scanning systems: by using these systems, the dentist can obtain accurate and 3D images of the jaw bone and the structure of the jaws and accurately determine the appropriate position for placing the implant. These images are made with high precision and through advanced scanning technologies.
3D modeling softwares: using these softwares, more detailed analysis and planning for implant placement can be done. These softwares are made from scanned images and provide the possibility to observe and analyze the exact position and size of the implant.
Overall, the use of digital technologies in implants allows dentists to perform the tooth replacement process faster, more accurately and with higher quality, which can lead to more successful and satisfied patient outcomes.
Digital dentistry is increasingly replacing traditional dental methods, and implants are no exception. Digital implant uses advanced technologies to diagnose, plan and perform dental implants.
Advantages of digital implants
• Greater accuracy and predictability: Digital scans and 3D images provide more detailed information about the patient's teeth and jaw, which allows the dentist to plan a more accurate treatment and place the implant more accurately.
• Greater patient comfort: Digital molding is used instead of traditional methods that can be uncomfortable.
• Reduction of treatment time: due to the use of new technologies, digital implant treatment can be faster compared to traditional methods.
• Better results: due to more precision and planning, digital implants can provide better treatment results.
Steps to perform digital implant
• Examination and diagnosis: The dentist examines your teeth and chooses the best treatment method for you.
• Digital scan: A digital scan is taken of your teeth and your jaw.
• Treatment planning: using computer software, the exact location of the implant and its angle are determined.
• Surgery: Implant surgery is performed using digital surgery.
• Placing the crown: After healing, the dental crown is placed on the implant.
The difference between digital and traditional implants
• In digital implant, digital scan and 3D images are used instead of traditional molding.
• In digital implant, treatment planning is done using computer software.
• In digital implant, implant surgery is performed using digital surgery.
• Digital implant can be done in one or two sessions.