What does implantology deal with?
Dental Implantology in Padua
Implantology is the branch of dentistry that deals with replacing one or more missing teeth using a small titanium screw that functions as an artificial root, onto which a new tooth is then built.
When is a dental implant needed?
A dental implant in Padua is necessary when one or more teeth can no longer be saved and must therefore be extracted.
The two main reasons a tooth needs to be extracted are:
a large cavity that makes it impossible to restore the tooth;
significant bone loss around the tooth.
Once one or more teeth are extracted, there are various ways to replace them, including implants. Replacing missing teeth is very important for chewing function, as well as for the overall health of the mouth. In fact, when a tooth is no longer present, the surrounding teeth tend to shift into the empty space, neighboring teeth begin to tilt, and opposing teeth may emerge slightly from the bone.
Another common reason patients turn to dental implants is the difficulty of wearing a removable denture that has long caused discomfort while eating or even just speaking.
- Permanent solution
- Improved chewing
- Improved facial appearance
- Prevention of bone loss
- Safe thanks to modern diagnostic techniques
- Natural smile
How is dental implant surgery performed in Padua?
As always in medicine, it is necessary to begin with a diagnosis. This involves inspecting the oral cavity and taking essential radiographs such as panoramic X-rays, intraoral X-rays, and Cone Beam CT scans.
The Cone Beam CT, in particular, allows us to view the bone volume and assess the available height and width to determine the most suitable implant size and optimal placement.
Patient positioning for Cone Beam CT scan
The simulation of implant placement is done entirely digitally through specialized software, which helps minimize the margin of error. At this point, the implant can be placed using either the traditional surgical method or through computer-guided implantology. Computer-guided implantology offers many advantages, as it uses a transparent surgical guide that fits over the teeth and is perforated at the exact point where the implant will be placed.
For simplicity, we've talked so far about single implants, but multiple implants can be placed when needed. This is the case with bridges, for example, 2 implants supporting 3 teeth, or for full arch rehabilitation, where 4 or more implants may be used.
In these cases, when conditions allow, a prosthesis can be placed on the same day the implants are inserted, allowing the patient to go home with fixed teeth. This is called immediate-load implantology. Immediate load implants in Padua are also possible in aesthetic zones, preventing patients from being left with a visible gap in the front of the mouth.
Usually, in posterior areas like the molars, the prosthesis is placed around 2 months after implant insertion, allowing time for the implant to fully integrate with the bone without external stress during the healing process.
When is a dental implant needed?
First of all, it's important to clarify that implants can only be placed when the bone has matured and growth is complete, which excludes children and adolescents.
Implantology is therefore intended for adult patients, and a general health assessment is always required first. Thanks to modern techniques and proper precautions, dental implants can now be placed in almost all patients, including those with heart conditions, diabetes, or other systemic diseases.
....and if there is not enough bone to make an implant?
Once general health has been assessed, bone volume is evaluated. Not all patients have sufficient bone volume to ensure the stability of an implant. In such cases, modern surgical techniques allow us to augment the bone, creating enough volume to support the implant.
In other cases, it may be possible to use implants with reduced diameter or length, which are specifically designed for situations where bone availability is limited.
Does it hurt to place a dental implant?
The most frequent question patients ask is whether getting a dental implant is painful. The answer is always the same: No!
Of course, since it is a surgical procedure, some post-operative discomfort is to be expected, but nothing that can't be managed with proper post-operative care and the right medication.
How much does a dental implant cost in Padua?
Thanks to advances and extensive scientific research in the field of implantology, it is now possible to use fewer implants to support a full arch of teeth.
Additionally, the process of placing the crown on the implant requires fewer steps than in the past. All of this helps reduce overall costs, making dental implants much more affordable than before.
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