Dental Implant Restoration: Implant Types And Treatment Methods
Summary
Dental implant restoration uses titanium implants surgically inserted into the jawbone as artificial tooth roots, with crowns attached after healing to replace single teeth or complete sets without relying on adjacent teeth. Treatment options include traditional full dentures supported by soft tissues, removable long-term dentures supported by 3-4 implants per jaw with specialized attachments for stability, and All-On-6 systems using six implants per jaw to support fixed bridges of 12-14 teeth made from porcelain, acrylic, or composite with gum-simulating pink portions. Implants are suitable for all ages depending on health and jawbone density, with bone graft or sinus lift procedures available for insufficient bone height. At Dr. Stela Heisler’s dental clinic in Jerusalem, proper dental hygiene maintenance is emphasized post-treatment as implant sites show increased sensitivity to infections despite common misconceptions.
Dental implant restoration offers an excellent solution for patients who have lost teeth. Unlike traditional bridges that rely on adjacent teeth for support and require grinding down healthy teeth, dental implants provide a standalone artificial tooth replacement.
The treatment begins with a surgical procedure where a titanium implant is inserted into the jawbone to replace the missing root. Once healing is complete, a crown is either screwed or bonded to the implant, replacing the missing tooth. This versatile approach can restore anything from a single tooth to a complete set of teeth.
Dental-implants are suitable for patients of all ages, though success depends on overall health and jawbone density. For patients with insufficient jawbone height, we offer solutions such as dental bone graft or sinus lift procedures at our clinic.
Types of Mouth Rehabilitation Treatments Offered in Our Jerusalem Dental Clinic
We offer several implant-based rehabilitation options:
Consider a patient missing all their teeth. One option is traditional full dentures supported by the mouth’s soft tissues.
A more advanced solution involves placing 3 to 4 implants in each jaw (minimum of two) to support removable long-term dentures. With four implants, we can install specialized attachments that provide exceptional stability. This approach typically yields better results than traditional soft tissue-supported dentures.
The third option utilizes the All-On-6 dental implants system. This method involves placing six implants per jaw to support a fixed bridge made from porcelain, acrylic, or composite materials. The bridge includes aesthetically designed pink portions that simulate natural gums, supporting 12 to 14 teeth per jaw.
Dental Implants Restoration: What’s the Difference Between All-On-4 and All-On-6?
While some clinics offer All-On-4 treatment, which uses only 4 implants per jaw to support a fixed bridge, our experience shows superior results with the All-On-6 method. Therefore, our clinic generally recommends the All-On-6 approach.
The Importance of Hygiene Maintenance After Dental Implantation Treatment
A common misconception is that dental implants require less maintenance than natural teeth. In reality, implant sites often show increased sensitivity to infections and bacteria.
Therefore, maintaining proper dental hygiene is crucial after rehabilitation treatments by implants.
Additional denture options available at our clinic:
- Permanent dentures
- Temporary dentures
- Long-term removable dentures
