Implant surgery: The optimal solution for people who have lost teeth for a long time

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The article is professionally consulted by Doctor of Dental - Jaw - Facial - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.
Implant method is a revolutionary solution for patients with long-term tooth loss, especially patients with jaw bone loss, thin, weak jawbone that cannot be overcome by traditional methods.

1. Consequences of long-term tooth loss


Long-term tooth loss is not an uncommon condition today and can cause many serious consequences. However, many people, especially middle-aged people, are still subjective, thinking that this is a normal situation. Long-term tooth loss not only affects facial aesthetics but also affects daily activities:
The surrounding teeth will tilt towards the missing tooth space, making the teeth messy and unsightly. The teeth around the lost teeth will also become weaker and more susceptible to dental caries, gingivitis, pulp damage, etc. Therefore, people who have lost their teeth for a long time often have toothaches, headaches, and easy problems. bleeding under external influences such as brushing, flossing,... Affects chewing function: food is not chewed properly, down to the digestive system causing the digestive system to work harder to Digestion of food, over time can lead to inflammation, stomach pain. Long-term tooth loss leads to jaw bone loss: the jawbone area where the tooth is lost is not affected by the chewing process, gradually causing the jaw bone to disappear. This leads to underbite, sagging soft tissue, and facial deformity.

2. Implant – a solution for people who have lost their teeth for a long time


Cấy ghép implant là giải pháp tối ưu cho người bị mất răng lâu năm
Cấy ghép implant là giải pháp tối ưu cho người bị mất răng lâu năm

Implant is the optimal solution for people who have lost teeth for a long time. Implant is a method of replacing lost teeth by implanting a titanium post into the jawbone, without affecting adjacent teeth like traditional bridge methods; does not cause bone loss, does not cause entanglement, discomfort like removable dentures. This method is especially effective for patients with long-standing tooth loss and jaw bone loss.
The procedure is as follows:
The doctor examines, conducts CT conebeam and uses software to survey and make a treatment plan for the patient. Implant an implant post into the jaw bone, including 4 pillars, 2 front pillars are implanted straight and 2 pillars are implanted at the back. Then the doctor will install a porcelain crown on top and shape it like a complete tooth. If you have had bone loss in your jaw, your doctor may install the jawbone before proceeding to implant the implant. The implant method is a lifesaver for patients who have lost their teeth for a long time and the jawbone has been severely damaged. Traditional methods such as dentures, porcelain bridges will not be effective in these cases. Dental implants not only improve aesthetics but also improve the quality of life for patients.

3. Why should you choose Vinmec Times City for implant placement?

Vinmec Times City International Hospital has successfully deployed implant technology for long-lost molars. This is the most optimal method of restoring lost teeth, especially tooth number 6, long-term molar loss and jaw bone resorption.

Bệnh viện Đa khoa Quốc tế Vinmec Times City đã triển khai thành công kỹ thuật cấy ghép implant cho răng hàm mất lâu năm
Bệnh viện Đa khoa Quốc tế Vinmec Times City đã triển khai thành công kỹ thuật cấy ghép implant cho răng hàm mất lâu năm

Methods indicated to apply to patients:
Loss of teeth with jaw bone resorption (except for cases with contraindications to bone grafting) Loss of teeth, ages (except for cases with contraindications to Implant) Use the Nobel and Mis kit (including drills, handwheels .. used in the implant steps). This is the most advanced and modern technology, trusted by many countries around the world. MSc Pham Thi Huyen Trang - In charge of the Dental - Jaw - Facial Unit, Vinmec Times City International Hospital, with many years of experience in maxillofacial trauma surgery, used to teach at the hospital. and abroad. Vinmec's modern clinic system, meeting international standards, has successfully performed implantation for many cases of long-term tooth loss. For long-term tooth loss, dental implants are considered the optimal solution and bring the most long-term effectiveness today.

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