Dental implants are one of the treatment solutions for tooth damage, by which we mean the implantation of new metal implants in the place of damaged teeth, or to replace lost teeth, due to some diseases.

“Madam.net” met with Dr. Hatem Zein El-Din, a consultant maxillofacial surgeon, to learn about the dental implant technology in an interview, the text of which is here:

What is the appropriate age for dental implants?

Dental implants are suitable for the elderly and middle-aged, and it is recommended to delay them for children until they reach the age of eighteen.

_ What are the procedures to be followed before undergoing the transplant?

The patient must undergo:

Clinical dental examination.

Dental panoramic radiograph.

_ Computed tomography (ctcone beam scan), to detect and diagnose dental conditions, which are difficult to monitor with previous examinations.

How does a patient know if they can have a transplant?

In general, oral rehabilitation with dental implants is not suitable for everyone. There are cases where other techniques must be used to rehabilitate their teeth, such as patients with diabetes or people with osteoporosis.

How is the dental implant process done?

Dental implants go through several stages, which are:

_ The first stage: The appropriate place for implantation is prepared, by placing the implants made of pure titanium metal in the jawbone, the place of the missing tooth.

_ The second stage: the healing of the jawbone and the implant, and this is called bone fusion. This stage takes about six months for the upper jaw, and three months for the lower jaw.

_ The third stage: the final formulation of dental implants, which includes several sessions, to make the final composition of oral prints and experience, to the final installation.

Are there instructions that the patient must follow after transplantation?

The patient should avoid eating and drinking for two hours after the surgery, until the anesthesia ends. The patient may feel pain in the area, especially in the first day after the implantation of the metal implants, while pain relievers are prescribed when needed. The abutment area may swell for several days.

What are the complications of dental implants?

There are some side effects of a dental implant, like any surgery, such as feeling a fever, bleeding or swelling, and local infection.