Dental implants have revolutionized Dentistry, making it possible to replace a single tooth or all teeth in as little as an hour or two.
Computer Guided dental implants can improve your appearance, restore your smile and confidence, and allow you to eat the foods you like, without worrying about your teeth. Computer guided implant placement allows us to create an exact replica of your jawbone on our computer screen. This allows us to see all the structures such as nerves and sinuses. Thus, we can safely avoid the structures when planning and ultimately placing the implants. With the conventional method of placement the measurement is taken from a flat or one dimensional x-ray. This leaves us guessing in the other two dimensions.
Quick And Convienent
We all lead very busy lives in this day and age. Using computer guided treatment drastically reduces the amount of visits to the dentist. At the completion of the surgery you will be able to function immediately with your new teeth.
No stitches or incisions – Immediate Function
We all know that pain and recuperation are always a big concern. With computer guided placement there are no stitches or incisions. This conservative approach drastically diminishes pain and healing time.
Three Methods of Implant Denture Replacement
1. Mini-Implant Dentures - "Snap In" Dentures
This type of implant denture is an economic alternative for those who cannot afford conventional implants or the available bone is too sparse for conventional implants.
• Mini-implants can are used even when there is very little bone structure.
• Although this is a great alternative mini-implants may not last as long-term as conventional implants.
• Mini-implants cannot change the tightness or holding power of the denture as can conventional implants.
• A snap down denture is still a denture, meaning it still rests upon the gums.
• Although the chewing force achieved is much better by adding the snap down implants, it is still much less than your natural teeth.
• When economics is a major concern this method is the best choice.
2. Conventional Implant Dentures - "Snap In"
This type of denture is very similar to the mini-implant snap down denture. There are several fundamental differences.
• There is an abundance of documented research that shows these implants to have long term stability.
• The holding power of the snaps used can be adjusted to be weaker or stronger by switching out the retentive inserts.
• The larger diameter makes for a stronger implant.
• The cost is more than the mini-implant solution
• There must be adequate bone structure.
3. Implant Bridge Dentures
This by far is the best solution if you want to chew as well as you did with your natural teeth. This type of implant replacement does not rely on your gums for support. The entire bridge/denture is supported solely by the implants.
• The bridge/denture is permanently attached to the implants.
• There is no need for removal.
• They are brushed and flossed similar to your natural teeth.
• The chewing power is similar to your natural teeth.
• The cost is considerably more than the other two solutions
• There must be adequate bone
Dr. Vinod Chandel MDS. (Prosthodontics) AIIMS New Delhi
Advanced Dental Care,Prosthodontic and Implant Centre
SCO 157/1 Sector 37-C, Chandigarh
Phone no. 2691001, 09815131898