What are dental implants?
Dental implants are small titanium screws placed in the upper or lower jawbone
to replace the root of a lost tooth. A crown is fixed on top of them that
perfectly imitates the appearance and function of a natural tooth. This procedure is the
ideal solution for recovering both the aesthetics and the function of the teeth.
The most common myths about dental implants
“The process is very painful.”
○ Reality: With advances in local anaesthesia and surgical techniques, placing
dental implants is a painless procedure. In most
cases, patients only feel mild discomfort after the operation, similar to that
of a tooth extraction.
In some patients, either because the patient wishes it or because the
procedure is long, it can be carried out under sedation at the same clinic.
“I can’t have implants because I don’t have enough bone.”
○ Reality: Although bone loss can be a problem, there are
complementary treatments such as bone grafts or sinus lifts
that make it possible to prepare the bone to receive the implants.
“Implants are very expensive.”
○ Reality: Implants cost more than other treatments because of the
materials involved, laboratories and resources at the clinic, both in technology
and in time, which affect their price. However, they are currently the
best substitute for natural teeth and not only improve quality of life but, in
many cases, create it.
“They can be rejected.”
○ Reality: Titanium is a biocompatible material, which means it is highly
accepted by the body. Cases of rejection are extremely rare and
are generally associated with external factors such as infections or unhealthy
habits.
Treatment: the dental implant process
- Initial diagnosis:
○ Clinical and radiographic evaluation to determine oral health and the amount of
bone available. - Personalised planning:
○ We design a plan adapted to each patient’s needs, aided by
digital technology that allows better planning and greater precision in surgery. - Implant placement:
○ Surgical procedure under local anaesthesia to fix the implant in the bone. - Osseointegration period:
○ Healing time during which the implant integrates with the bone (3 to 6
months). - Crown placement:
○ The final phase, where the crown is fixed onto the implant, restoring full aesthetics and
function.
Conclusion
Dental implants are a safe, effective and lasting solution for recovering your smile
and quality of life. At Amparo Lorca Clínica Perios, we have more than 25 years of
experience and a team specialised in implantology, offering treatments adapted
to each patient’s needs.
Today’s health is tomorrow’s smile!
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