FAQ après la pose de l'implant
What can I use for teeth while the implants heal?
Many options are available, and they are tailored to your specific requirements. If you need a replacement tooth while the implants are healing, temporary removable teeth or a temporary bridge can be made.
If all of your teeth are missing, we can usually modify your present complete denture or make you a new temporary denture. If you would prefer non-removable teeth during the healing phase, temporary transitional implants usually can be placed along with the permanent implants, and temporary teeth may be made and inserted the same day.
Depending on your particular situation, some implants can be placed and “loaded” immediately. This means a temporary or permanent replacement tooth can be placed on, or shortly after, le jour où l'implant est posé.
What are the potential problems after dental implant surgery?
Although it is natural to be concerned about the pain that may be caused by these procedures, most patients do not experience severe or significant post-operative pain. Pain medication and antibiotics will be prescribed for you to make your recovery as easy as possible.
Parfois, some people develop post-operative infections that require additional antibiotic treatment. Even though great care is taken to place the implant precisely, occasionally adjacent teeth are injured in the placement process. en outre, there is a chance that the nerve in the lower jaw, which provides sensation to your lower lip and chin, may be affected.
If you are missing quite a lot of bone, it might be difficult to place an implant without infringing on the nerve space. Although we take great care to avoid this nerve, occasionally it is irritated during the procedure, resulting in tingling, numbness or a complete lack of sensation in your lip, chin or tongue.
Usually these altered sensations will resolve within time, but they can be permanent and/or painful. If you notify us of post-operative numbness as soon as possible, il nous permettra de gérer vos soins de la manière la plus appropriée.
How long will the implants last?
Implants usually last a long time. When patients are missing all of their teeth, long-term studies (more than 30 années) show an 80 à 90 percent success rate. For patients missing one or several teeth, recent studies show a success rate of greater than 95 percent, which compares favorably with other areas in the body that receive implant replacement (such as hips or knees). pourtant, if one of your implants dentaires either doesn’t heal properly or loosens after a period of time, you may need to have it removed. After the site heals (or on occasion at the time of removal), un autre implant peut généralement être placé.
When are the replacement teeth attached to the implant?
The replacement teeth are usually attached to the implant when adequate healing has occurred and your jaw bone is firmly fused to the implant. Depending on a variety of factors, it may be possible to begin this phase of your treatment immediately or shortly after implant placement. Nous examinerons la séquence et le calendrier de traitement les plus appropriés à votre situation particulière.
The dental work required to complete your treatment is complex. Most of the work involves actually making the new teeth before they are placed. Your appointments are considered more comfortable and more pleasant than previous methods of tooth replacement. Frequently, ce processus peut être effectué sans anesthésie locale.
Votre traitement de restauration commence par des empreintes spécialisées qui nous permettent de produire une réplique de votre bouche et de vos implants. We will also make “bite” records so that we see the relationship of your upper and lower jaws. With this information, nous ferons les butées (support posts) that attach your replacement teeth to your implants. Various types of abutments exist. Frequently, we can use “off the shelf” abutments. Other times, custom abutments must be made of gold or a tooth-colored ceramic material. As you can imagine, these custom made abutments add to the cost and treatment time involved. Le choix du pilier à utiliser est souvent une décision qui ne peut être prise qu'une fois la cicatrisation terminée et les empreintes prises.
The number of appointments and the amount of time required for each appointment is different for each patient. No two cases are exactly the same and regardless of the number of teeth replaced, the work must be completed with great precision and attention to detail. If you are having only a few teeth replaced, as few as three short appointments may be required. Between appointments, nous aurons besoin de temps pour terminer le travail de laboratoire nécessaire pour fabriquer vos dents de remplacement. Il est plus avantageux que vous gardiez tous vos rendez-vous programmés.
If your final restoration is a removable denture, you will need to come to as many as five office appointments (although it may be fewer) over the following several months. During these appointments, nous allons effectuer une série d'impressions, bites and adjustments in order to make your new teeth, as well as the custom support bars, snaps, magnets, or clips that will secure your teeth to the implants. During this period, every effort will be made to ensure you have comfortable, dents de remplacement temporaires.
En général, once your implants are placed, you can expect your tooth replacement treatment to be completed anywhere from 1 à 12 months. For these reasons, il nous est difficile de vous dire exactement combien coûtera la phase réparatrice de votre traitement, bien que vous devriez recevoir une estimation raisonnable de notre bureau. Il est également difficile de vous donner un délai précis pour l'achèvement de votre traitement jusqu'à ce que les implants soient prêts pour la restauration.
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How do I clean my new teeth?
As with natural teeth, it is important that you clean implant-supported restorations regularly with toothbrushes, floss and any other recommended aids. You should also visit your dentist several times each year for hygiene and maintenance.
As with regular dentures and other tooth replacements, your implants and their associated components are subject to wear and tear and eventually will need repair, including clip replacement, relines, screw tightening, et autres ajustements.
Will one doctor do everything?
Usually, a dental surgeon places the implant(s) and performs other necessary surgical procedures – your general dentist provides the temporary and permanent replacement teeth. Both doctors are involved in planning your dental treatment. Also, depending upon a variety of factors, différents spécialistes dentaires peuvent vous aider avec vos soins dentaires.
How much does dental implant treatment cost?
Before treatment begins, every effort will be made to give you an accurate estimate of all the expenses involved in placing the implants and making your replacement teeth. In many cases, there is an initial charge for the diagnostic work-up, including study models, x-rays, and the fabrication of a surgical template to ensure the best possible result. In addition you will be charged for the abutment or support post(s), plus the crown, dentures, or anything else that will be placed over the implants, including temporary restorations. Periodic maintenance such as hygiene visits, tissue conditioners, Les regarnissages de prothèses dentaires et autres réparations entraîneront également des frais supplémentaires.
When different doctors are involved in your treatment, you will be charged separately for their services. We will try to assist you in estimating what your actual payments will be after we evaluate your insurance coverage or other third party payments. Also, vous devriez considérer votre investissement financier personnel dans chaque option de traitement car certaines compagnies d'assurance offrent une couverture limitée ou inexistante.
Each patient is unique, and it is not possible for us to discuss every option and every contingency for treatment outcome. This website is intended to help you understand the general treatment options available to you. If your specific treatment options are not clear, please contact us. Nous serons heureux de répondre à toutes vos questions concernant vos soins dentaires.