The answer is very clear: before doing an immediate loading dental implant treatment, a study must be done because not everyone is suitable. Do you want to know why? Keep reading.
Dental implantology is advancing rapidly because there are more and more patients who demand immediate solutions. Missing a tooth in the mouth not only has psychological consequences, but also functional problems with chewing.
Immediate loading implants are the solution that dentistry offers to all those people who do not have time to wait. A while ago, when an implant was needed, the dentist performed surgery to insert a screw into the gum and after about three months the final prosthesis was placed.
Let’s imagine that a patient needs an implant in the back of the mouth. In this case, there are not many problems because almost no one will notice that a piece is missing, but the situation is radically different if it is in the visible part of the mouth. Or, let’s also imagine that the patient has to replace an entire arch. Waiting three months without teeth is a thing of the past!
All of this has changed with immediate loading implants. Thanks to this technique, it is possible to leave the dentist’s office with a complete smile in just one session. How is this possible? On the same day that the implants are placed, dental prostheses made of resin are placed. This prosthesis will be replaced by the definitive one made of ceramic once the osseointegration period has been completed.
In another post, Dr. Vicente Belvis already explained in detail what immediate loading implants consist of. (link to the blog post of January 26, 2021)
What are the essential conditions to be able to have an immediate loading dental implant?
We’re going to explain why not everyone can have an immediate loading dental implant.
To fill that horrible gap in your mouth, you must first look for a professional specialized in this type of technique. This is a crucial moment and will determine the success of the implant. Beware of those who promise very high discounts without explaining how they can offer them, without explaining the method for carrying out the immediate loading implant and without telling you what materials they will use.
Above all, beware of those who promise results without personally evaluating your case. The dentist must diagnose your oral health -and also your overall health- to be able to plan the immediate loading implant. At Zenit Clinic, we guarantee the use of the latest technology in diagnosis and treatment.
This way, we rule out essential impediments to performing the implant, such as suffering from a periodontal disease that must be solved before proceeding with the implant. We also perform radiological tests, both orthopantomography and CT, to determine the condition of your mandibular bones and know if they will withstand the implant.
As you can see, an immediate loading implant is not something to be taken lightly, and being in good hands is essential.
When the dentist has made the diagnosis, he or she will decide whether you can have an immediate loading implant if you meet the following requirements:
- You have adequate primary stability. This concept refers to the stability of the screw when you put it on.
- You have enough bone. You need sufficient quantity and quality to be able to screw in the screw, which is the basis of the prosthesis.
- Your gums are healthy: A periodontal disease is a sufficient reason not to be able to do the implant. Before proceeding, you will have to solve the problem.
- You do not suffer from bruxism. Unconscious movements and grinding of teeth can break the prosthesis or cause the implant to fail.
- You do not have severe malocclusion problems, which could break the prosthesis.
Other reasons why the dentist may advise against an immediate loading implant are smoking and alcoholism, as these diseases directly influence the gums. However, medical treatments with anticoagulants or problems with bone calcification will also be taken into consideration by the dentist.
At Zenit Clinic, we have more than 10 years of experience in advanced surgery in immediate loading implants.
We perform digital planning of your immediate loading implant and perform surgery with computer assistance. Additionally, we can use conscious sedation.
Call us and book your first appointment for free!
Our number is 651826636
We are located at Av. Artista Remigio Soler López, 9, 03560 Alicante. Click here for directions.
We are located at Av. Artista Remigio Soler López, 9, 03560 Alicante. Click here for directions.
Clínica dental de referencia en Alicante, especializada en tratamientos de estética dental, implantología y salud bucodental integral.
