种植牙 Dental Implants

种植牙是替代缺失牙齿的好方法，也为可摘局部或全口假牙提供了固定的解决方案。 种植体为这些牙科器具提供了出色的支撑和稳定性。

牙种植体是由牙医或牙周病医生（牙龈和支撑骨专家）通过手术植入上颌骨或下颌骨的人造牙根和牙齿（通常是钛）。 种植体上的牙齿看起来非常自然，通常可以增强或恢复患者的笑容！

种植牙坚固耐用，可持续使用多年。 有时，由于正常磨损，必须重新拧紧或更换它们。

种植牙的原因：

更换一颗或多颗缺失的牙齿，而不影响相邻的牙齿。
解决因牙齿移入缺失牙槽而引起的关节疼痛或咬合问题。
恢复患者自信的笑容。
恢复咀嚼、言语和消化。
恢复或增强面部组织。
支撑牙桥或假牙，使其更安全、更舒适。
种植牙涉及什么？
获得植入物的过程需要几个月的多次就诊。

对下颌和牙齿进行 X 光检查和印模（模具），以确定可用于种植体的骨骼、牙龈组织和间距。 当该区域麻木时，植入物将通过手术植入骨头中，并在长达六个月的时间内自行愈合和整合。 根据种植体的类型，可能需要进行第二次手术才能放置将人造牙固定到位的“柱”。 对于其他种植体，柱和锚已经同时连接和放置。

经过几周的愈合后，人造牙齿被制作出来并安装到锚钉的柱部上。 由于可能需要多次配件，因此此步骤可能需要一到两个月才能完成。 愈合期后，人造牙齿牢固地附着在种植体上，为患者提供出色的稳定性和舒适度。

治疗完成后，您将收到护理说明。 良好的口腔卫生和饮食习惯，以及定期看牙医，将有助于延长新种植体的使用寿命。

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Dental implants are a great way to replace missing teeth and also provide a fixed solution to having removable partial or complete dentures.  Implants provide excellent support and stability for these dental appliances.

Dental implants are artificial roots and teeth (usually titanium) that are surgically placed into the upper or lower jaw bone by a dentist or Periodontist - a specialist of the gums and supporting bone.  The teeth attached to implants are very natural looking and often enhance or restore a patient’s smile!

Dental implants are strong and durable and will last many years.  On occasion, they will have to be re-tightened or replaced due to normal wear.

Reasons for dental implants:

• Replace one or more missing teeth without affecting adjacent teeth.
  
• Resolve joint pain or bite problems caused by teeth shifting into missing tooth space.
  
• Restore a patient’s confident smile.
  
• Restore chewing, speech, and digestion.
  
• Restore or enhance facial tissues.
  
• Support a bridge or denture, making it more secure and comfortable.

The process of getting implants requires a number of visits over several months.

X-rays and impressions (molds) are taken of the jaw and teeth to determine bone, gum tissue, and spacing available for an implant.  While the area is numb, the implant will be surgically placed into the bone and allowed to heal and integrate itself for up to six months.   Depending on the type of implant, a second surgery may be required in order to place the “post” that will hold the artificial tooth in place.  With other implants the post and anchor are already attached and placed at the same time.

After several weeks of healing the artificial teeth are made and fitted to the post portion of the anchor.  Because several fittings may be required, this step may take one to two months to complete.  After a healing period, the artificial teeth are securely attached to the implant, providing excellent stability and comfort to the patient.

You will receive care instructions when your treatment is completed.  Good oral hygiene and eating habits, alongside regular dental visits, will aid in the life of your new implant.

If you have questions about dental implants or would like to schedule a consultation, please contact our office.