Dental Implant Services Available at Bangkok New Smile

1. Single Dental Implant
2. Multi-tooth Dental Implant
3. Sinus Augmentation (Sinus Lift and Bone Graft)
4. Ridge Modification (Bone Graft)

What is a dental implant?

A dental implant is an artificial root replacement that is used to support one or more false teeth. Usually, tooth implants replace missing teeth which have been removed due to injury, disease or decay. It is usually more comfortable than a dental plate or crown and so implants are becoming very popular.

A dental implant consists of three parts

• Implant: a titanium rod which acts as a 'root', ready for a replacement crown.
• Abutment (Post): the part which connects the implant to the crown
• Crown: the replacement for a natural tooth which is also known as a 'restoration'

figure 2.1: Natural Tooth vs. Implant Tooth
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Single Tooth Replacement Procedure

The procedure is relatively simple. A small hole is precisely drilled into the bone at the location of the missing tooth. A small titanium implant is placed into the prepared site. The implant is allowed to heal for 4-5 months. During this time, you can wear a temporary tooth replacement. You won't even know the implant is there. After healing is complete, the implant is uncovered and the final crown is placed. Please check our Dental Implant Procedure Table above for the time line.

The result is esthetically pleasing, remarkably strong and durable, and surprisingly economical

Single Implant Procedure at Bangkok New Smile
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Implant is Installed with Sutures Applied
About 1 Week Later Sutures are Removed
About 3 Months Later Check Implant and Make Mold for Crown and Abutment
About 1 Week Later Dental Crown and Abutment are Installed
About 1 Week Later Final Visit to Check the Implant

Multi-tooth Dental Implant

Just as with one missing tooth, several missing teeth can be easily treated with dental implants. Implant supported teeth are permanently fixed in the mouth, unlike removable appliances like dentures. They don't slip or click, and there is no worry about them moving or falling out when speaking, eating, or participating in activities. And because dental implants are placed directly into the bone, they help preserve the jawbone and prevent bone deterioration.

The implants are placed in the bone below the gum tissue acting as anchors or posts for a custom-made bridge that will match your existing teeth. After completed healing , multiple crowns or a custom bridge is cemented onto the abutments. Remember, dental implants halt bone loss and help preserve your remaining healthy teeth.

figure 2.2: Jaw condition before implant procedure
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figure 2.3: Three implants and abutments installed
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figure 2.4: Four tooth bridge is cemented onto the abutments
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figure 2.5: Completion with natural appearance
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Treatments Related to the Implant Procedure: Sinus Augmentation

When the upper jawbone is not thick enough or the sinus cavity is too close to the tooth root for installing of a dental implant, a sinus lift is necessary. The sinus cavity is raised or lifted using sinus lift equipment. Following this step a bone graft is always necessary to provide enough jawbone support for installation of the dental implant.

figure 2.10: Normal sinus cavity
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figure 2.11: Jaw bone loss from sinus cavity
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figure 2.12: Bone graft replaces bone loss in sinus cavity
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figure 2.13: Implant anchored to bone and new bone graft
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Treatments Related to the Implant Procedure: Ridge Modification

When the jawbone is not thick enough for installing of a dental implant, a bone graft is necessary. The bone graft gives the jawbone the necessary strength and thickness for installation of a dental implant.

figure 2.14: Jaw bone ridge with insufficient bone for an implant
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figure 2.15: Bone graft is added to jaw bone ridge
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figure 2.16: Implant can be installed with sufficient bone density
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