Patient's Guide to Dental Implants. an investment for a lifelong smile

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1 Patient's Guide to Dental Implants an investment for a lifelong smile

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3 Introduction Genicore is a specialized products and service provider to dental professionals in the United States. Genicore strategically partnered with leading manufacturers in the dental industry to offer tailored and personalized solutions for every aspect of dental implant treatment. From treatment planning to final restoration, Genicore is highly committed to empowering dental professionals with choices that are simple, predictable and innovative. Genicore is always striving to deliver the performance qualities, as well as conformance qualities that dental professionals demand. Biologic Technology Comprehensive Education and Training Strategic Partnership Global Network

4 What is Dental Implants? Dental Prosthesis The final restoration (crown, bridge or denture) supported by the dental implants. Implant Abutment Dental Implants The piece that connects your final restoration to the bonded implant. The biocompatible fixture embedded in the jawbone as a tooth root substitute. Dental implants are biocompatible anchors, which act as tooth root replacements. They are surgically embedded into the jawbone. Over time, the implant undergoes a biological process called osseointegration, where the medical grade titanium fuses with the bone in the jaw to provide the most complete permanent solution to missing teeth. Small posts are then attached to the implant, which protrude through the gums. These posts provide stable anchors for dental prosthesis.

5 SCAN for more details Single Unit Multiple Unit Overdenture A use of 1 implant to support a single crown as a replacement of a single tooth. A use of 2 or more implants to support fixed bridgework as small as a 3-unit bridge. When 2 or more implants are placed to provide stabilization of the denture. Are Dental Implants Right for You? If you are missing one or more teeth, dental implants can provide a permanent solution. Unlike dentures or bridges, dental implants are built to last. This makes them your best long-term, cost-effective solution. The first step is to determine if you are a candidate for dental implants. Health Record Patient s Habits Oral Condition Medical History & Conditions Medication Age Smoking Grinding Poor Oral Hygiene Oral Anatomy Bone Quantity Bone Quality

6 Changes After the Tooth Loss Absence of tooth or dental implant to stimulate and maintain the bone will lead to an irreversible loss of bone mass. The adjacent teeth will shift laterally towards the vacant space and will affect the spacing in the other parts of the jaw. Since there is no counteracting force the opposing tooth will gradually shift vertically toward the vacant space. Benefits of Dental Implants Dental implants are the next best thing to your healthy, natural teeth. Dental implants are designed to look, feel, fit and function like a natural tooth. Eliminated the need to compromise healthy adjacent teeth. Maintains and support the natural facial structure and contour.

7 SCAN for more details Teeth and the jaw bones play a crucial part in how your face look. Losing them will make you look older over time. Tooth loss compromises the ability to chew. Over time, it prevents the ability to eat food and enjoy your diet. Missing tooth/teeth can affect confidence and self-esteem. In a worst-case scenario, it can affect one s lifestyle. Restores chewing functionality for healthy and improved diet. Minimizes bone loss and gum recession because of missing teeth. Promotes healthy lifestyle with confidence and high self-esteem.

8 The Dental Implant Procedure STEP1 Diagnosis & Treatment Planning Your dentist will perform a thorough evaluation by taking an x-ray to have a visual image of your anatomy. Based on that information, your doctor will determine the best course of treatment. STEP2 Dental Implant Placement After receiving a local anesthesia, the dentist will proceed with the implant surgery. Through series of drilling, the implant site is prepared and the dental implant is placed.

9 SCAN for more details STEP3 Healing and Osseointegration After the surgery site is sutured, it is left undisturbed for several weeks to a few months to heal, allowing sufficient time for it to completely and biologically integrate with the living bone. STEP4 Final Restoration After the healing phase, the doctor will proceed with the creation of the final restoration. The final prosthesis will harmoniously fit with your surrounding teeth and soft tissues.

10 Bone Graft Over a period of time, the jawbone associated with missing teeth becomes deteriorated. This often leaves a condition in which there is poor quality and quantity of bone suitable for placement of dental implants. Bone grafting allows the ability to grow bone where needed. This not only gives us the opportunity to place implants of proper length and width, it also gives us a chance to restore functionality and esthetic appearance. Autogenous Autogenous bone, also known as autograft, are bone harvested from your own body. The highest success rates in bone grafting have been achieved with autografts because there is no immune reaction and the microscopic architecture is perfectly matched. Allograft Allografts are bone derived from another person, usually from a human cadaver. This type of bone undergoes many different treatment sequences in order to become neutral to immune reactions and to avoid cross contamination of host diseases. Xenograft Xenografts are bone derived from animals. Due to the high similarity of the xenograft to the human bone in terms of bodily structure and biocompatibility, it is an excellent source of hard tissue for bone graft surgeries. Synthetic Synthetic bone is artificially produced bone material that is highly biocompatible and works extremely well in simulating natural bone growth. Since it is not derived from organic sources, it is 100% safe and contamination free.

11 Bone Graft Surgery Bone Graft Surgery is a vital part of dental implant surgery and restoration. Without sufficient bone quantity and quality, it is impossible to achieve the functional and esthetic results. With today s high quality products, technology and proven techniques, bone graft surgery is safe, effective and in many cases, necessary. Ridge Augmentation Patients with insufficient bone mass for dental implant placement need the Ridge Augmentation Procedure. This is where bone grafts are added to thicken the mass of the patient jaw bone. Volume Maintenance Depending on situations, bone can get resorbed, compromising the functionality and the esthetic of the dental implant restoration. To avoid this, bone grafts are used to maintain the bone volume. Sinus Lift Surgery When placing the implant in the maxilla (upper jaw), the sinus membrane can be in the way and requires it to be lifted. Once lifted, the cavity is filled with bone graft to support the dental implant.

12 Patient's Guide to Dental Implants 260 W. Sunrise Highway, Suite #201, Valley Stream, NY T F info@genicore.com PGDI-1810 [Rev.6] Copyright 2017 GENICORE All rights reserved.