Implant Mehak

DENTAL IMPLANT

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

Learning objectives
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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
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Endosseous – resides partially in bone
Single tooth replacement thru denture

support
Screw-shaped
Most common type

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Subperiosteal: rests on alveolar ridge,
no bone invasion
Less invasive, less stable
Supports denture

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Transosteal: placed through the
mandible (only)
Attachments reside above ridge
Rarely used

Implant Materials

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Titanium:
Ceramics:
Coated Metals:

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Prosthetics & attachments:
Crowns
○ PFM’s 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

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Healing cap is removed and an abutment is
placed
Abutment is prepared (“post”/cylinder
added) & impressed for prosthetic
Sent to lab for fabrication

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Crown (or other prosthetic) is seated with
cement or screw (or other fastener)

Procedure: Diagrams

Maintenance of Implants
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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

References
“Dental

Implants - Tooth Implant Advantages, Success Rate
& Cost." Dentistry - A Consumer Guide to Beautiful Smiles &
Healthy Teeth. Web. 19 Apr. 2010.
<http://www.yourdentistryguide.com/implants/>.
"Dental Implant - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia." Main
Page - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Web. 19 Apr.
2010.
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_implant#Composition>.
"Osseointegrated Implant (dental) - Wikipedia, the Free
Encyclopedia." Main Page - Wikipedia, the Free
Encyclopedia. Web. 19 Apr. 2010.
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osseointegrated_implant_
%28dental%29>.