Dental Implants
A dental implant is a small titanium screw that is placed into the jawbone to replace the root of a missing tooth. Once the implant is fused with the bone, a crown or bridge is attached to it to replace the missing tooth. The result is a natural-looking and functional replacement that can last a lifetime with proper care.
Digitally Planned Guided Implant Placement
Using advanced technology, the process begins with a digital scan of your mouth, combined with a CT scan to meticulously plan the placement of your crowns. A custom 3D-printed surgical guide is then created, ensuring precise implant placement through a fully guided protocol. This innovative approach guarantees accuracy, efficiency, and beautiful, long-lasting results. Dr. Meta designed the case in the photo.
Dental Implant Schematic
A dental implant is a small metal post that is surgically placed into the jawbone, acting as a replacement root for a missing tooth. The abutment is a connector piece that attaches to the top of the implant, and the crown is a custom-made prosthetic tooth that is fixed to the abutment, creating a functional and natural-looking replacement tooth. This three-piece system (implant, abutment, and crown) creates a durable and long-lasting solution for replacing missing teeth while maintaining the health and integrity of the surrounding teeth and bone.
Upper Later Incisor Replacement with a Dental Implant
This photo demonstrates the replacement of the upper left lateral incisor (22 Intl.) with a crown attached to a dental implant. We obtained the picture immediately after crown placement. Therefore, the gum around this crown is still ischemic. Dr. Meta performed the treatment, and we asked for consent from the patient to publish the photo.
Dental Implant Digital X-Ray
This x-ray shows an implant Dr. Isaac Meta placed in position 22 (Intl.) immediately after removing the tooth. We can build a crown over this implant after 4 to 6 months of healing. One of the advantages of this procedure is that the patient does not need to wait four months after the tooth removal to place the implant and then the implant healing period. We can see the alignment of the implant with the roots of adjacent teeth, the bone around the implant, and the position of the implant with the bone crest. Based on the literature, we expect some bone resorption due to tooth extraction.
