The dental health it is essential to lead a healthy life. A bad mouth is a source of infection and can lead to serious health problems such as blood clots or heart attacks.

What is a dental implant and how much does it cost?

A dental implant It is a biocompatible titanium element that is placed in the jawbone, located under the gum and in which, once it is osseointegrated in it, a crown or a dental bridge can be placed so that there are no gaps in the teeth.

The implant is a great alternative to replace missing or missing teeth, as well as to support fixed or removable restorations. Having an implant helps to hold the rest of the teeth, prevent it from moving and allows chewing and help to better process the food we eat on a daily basis.

He price of an implant A single-piece dental can vary depending on several factors, such as the size of the implant, if a bone regeneration surgery has to be done previously, and so on. If you want detailed information on implant prices, You can request an appointment for a free diagnosis and evaluation without obligation for implants by clicking here.

What material are they made of?

Dental implants are made of pure titanium, which is a biocompatible material that binds to bone physically and chemically. This process is known as osseointegration. This compatibility makes it an ideal choice for medical uses, in fact, pure titanium is widely used in trauma operations.

What process must be followed to place it?

The first thing you need is to know the shape and size of the bone where the implant will be placed. To be able to put an implant it is necessary that the bone has a width and a sufficient height so that it can be grasped. To obtain this information, a radiological test is carried out and, depending on the results obtained and based on the size of the hole, one type of implant or another will be chosen.

It may be the case that there is not enough space in the bone to place the implant. If this happens it will be necessary to carry out a bone regeneration surgery to gain enough space required by the implant. The anesthesia used for the operation is Local anesthesia, the same that is used in other processes, as in the extraction of pieces.

Once the implant is placed it is necessary to use a healing plug throughout the period of osseointegration, which is the time it takes for the bone to grow around the implant, which is necessary for the implant to support the loads generated each time we chew food. Typically, this osseointegration period lasts between three and six months.

Prosthetic phase

Once the implant has been correctly integrated, impressions are taken to make the mold and, before placing it in a definitive way, the necessary tests and adjustments are made.

On certain occasions when aesthetics rule, it is possible to place temporary molds, but you cannot chew on them as it could ruin the osseointegration process of the implant.

Medical advances have made possible that today we can enjoy perfect teeth despite the passage of time and the problems that we may have suffered.