Single Tooth Implant in Dubai

Losing one tooth can be an AESTHETEic problem. If that tooth was in the smile area, the person will feel uncomfortable interacting with those around them.

But it's not just about AESTHETEics. The loss of a tooth negatively affects the ability to chew food. It can overload the chewing muscles and overstretch ligaments, cause gastrointestinal diseases. It can lead to impaired diction. Because of the missing tooth, the bone tissue of the jaw atrophies and facial asymmetry occurs.

These problems can be solved with the help of implants. Contact AESTHETE Clinic - it is a modern dental center where you will receive qualified help.

Why implantation is preferable

Implantation is the insertion of a metal post, an implant, into the jawbone. It acts as an artificial root on which a crown is fixed.

An alternative to this technology is to install a bridge. But this solution has disadvantages. For example, a bridge requires support - this function is performed by neighboring teeth. Therefore, a bridge cannot be placed at the end of the tooth row. Also, the supporting teeth must be ground down, even if they are healthy. This is a painful procedure that worsens their condition.

The service life of the bridge does not exceed 10-15 years.

The benefits of implantation are:

• No need for supports - the artificial tooth can be placed anywhere in the row, without the need to grind the neighboring units;
• restoring the AESTHETEics of the smile - you can once again comfortably communicate with others, speak in front of an audience;
• realistic appearance of the tooth - you can't tell it from the outside;
• Long service life - posts are made of strong and durable titanium, ceramics and zirconium dioxide are used for crowns;
• the jawbone does not resorb over time, the facial oval is maintained;
• restoration of masticatory function;
• you can eat any food, even hard and viscous food.

Features of single tooth implantation

The specifics of the surgery depend on where the missing unit was located and how long ago it was lost. In some cases, osteoplasty - bone regeneration - is required. This is necessary in order to build up bone volume and ensure reliable fixation of the implant.

If there is a bone deficiency in the upper jaw, a sinus elevator may be necessary. This surgery is performed because the maxillary sinuses are located close to the upper jaw. Their bottoms must be gently lifted to make room for the bone material and not to damage the mucous membrane. This procedure is called a sinus elevator.

Different protocols can be used for single tooth implants.

The classic solution is two-stage implantation. Its peculiarity is that the surgeon first places the implant and loads it with a crown after implantation, about 4-6 months later.

Advantages of a two-stage protocol:

• is suitable for virtually any clinical situation;
• the risk of implant rejection is minimal.

Disadvantages of the two-stage protocol:

• long treatment period;
• the need to walk around with temporary crowns for a long time - some patients find it uncomfortable.

The alternative is the one-step protocol. In this protocol, the surgeon places the implant and immediately loads it with a crown.

Advantages of a single-stage protocol:

• Time saving - the patient leaves the clinic with a new tooth on the day of surgery;
• less traumatic, as all manipulations are performed in one step.

Disadvantages of the single-stage protocol:

• is not well suited for restoring teeth subjected to regular chewing loads;
• The demands on bone quality are particularly high, so there is a high probability that osteoplasty will be required.

In some cases, a one-stage implantation can be used. In this case, the post is placed in the hole created after tooth extraction. This also saves time and reduces traumatization. However, single-stage implantation is only possible if the following conditions are met:

• tooth extraction is not associated with root inflammation;
• the extraction is performed with impeccable professionalism, without damaging the bone - otherwise osteoplasty will be required.