DENTAL IMPLANT

BY . DR MEHAK IMTIAZ
FROM PROSTHODONTIC DEPT
SUPERVIESED BY DR IRFAN

Learning objectives

What is dental implants

Benefits of dental implant
Types of dental implant
Implant material
Is implant successful
Placement of endosseous implant
Maintaince of dental implant

Types of Implants

Endosseous resides partially in bone

Single tooth replacement thru denture

support
Screw-shaped
Most common type

Subperiosteal: rests on alveolar ridge,

no bone invasion
Less invasive, less stable
Supports denture

Transosteal: placed through the

mandible (only)
Attachments reside above ridge
Rarely used

Implant Materials

Titanium:
Ceramics:
Coated Metals:

Prosthetics & attachments:

Crowns
PFMs most common
Could be gold, ceramic, composite
Attached by screws or cemented
Dentures
Traditional materials - acrylic
Attached by various fasteners: clips, balls,
screws, etc.

Placement of Endosseous Implant

Soft tissue flap is laid
Premeasured implant (body) placed into
bone and covered entirely with soft tissue
Healing: weeks - months

Healing cap is removed and an abutment is

placed
Abutment is prepared (post/cylinder
added) & impressed for prosthetic
Sent to lab for fabrication

Crown (or other prosthetic) is seated with

cement or screw (or other fastener)

Procedure: Diagrams

Maintenance of Implants

Great OH by patient:
Toothbrushes, floss, interdental aids, etc.
Caution during prophylaxis:
Scaling with conventional instruments
may damage the titanium surface
Sonic instruments are contraindicated!
Use a very mild abrasive with rubber-cup
prophy

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