The best and most modern way to restore missing teeth is dental implantation. A dental implant will allow you to avoid all the inconveniences usually experienced by patients whose missing teeth are restored using other methods.
What are dental implants and dental implantation?
Dental implants are a professional replacement for a tooth root, most often made from a specific category of titanium alloy that bonds and integrates with bone best. Dental implantation is a process during which a tooth-root-shaped titanium alloy screw (implant) is inserted into the jawbone, and a dental prosthesis is fixed onto it. With proper care, implants are long-lasting and can serve for a lifetime.
Why is a dental implant exactly what I need?
There are many reasons, and all of them will guarantee you greater comfort and self-confidence. First, compared with other methods of restoring a missing tooth, dental implantation allows you to avoid the usual painful procedures that all patients undergoing tooth restoration previously had to endure.
Second, if you are interested in dental implants in Vilnius, our solutions will allow you to feel much more comfortable and confident, as they will not cause problems such as discomfort, speech defects, uncomfortable chewing, and others. For these and many other advantages, a dental implant is exactly what you need.
Dental implantology is one of the most advanced, time-tested methods of tooth restoration. It is one of the most complex fields of dentistry, therefore only competent specialists with extensive experience work in this area. The doctors at our clinic confidently take on even the most complex cases and solve them reliably.
Do dental implants harm neighbouring teeth?
A dental implant is a small titanium screw that replaces a lost tooth root and can be restored with fixed or removable prostheses. Dental implants in Vilnius, as in other cities, help restore missing teeth without grinding down or placing load on neighbouring teeth. Dental implantation helps even in cases where all teeth have been lost.
What should those who choose dental implantation prepare for?
Dental implantation consists of several stages:
1. Consultation
During the consultation, the doctor evaluates the general condition of the mouth and jawbone. The doctor also prepares an accurate treatment plan—deciding how many implants will be needed, what type they will be, in which areas, and which structural elements will be used. During the consultation, the doctor discusses the advantages and disadvantages of implantation, as well as alternative treatment options, with the patient.
2. Surgical stage
When placing one implant, the surgery takes only 30 minutes. If more implants are placed at the same time or additional procedures are performed, the surgery takes longer—1–2 hours. When dental implants are placed in Vilnius, as in other cities, local anaesthesia is usually used during surgery. However, at the patient’s request or during longer procedures, intravenous anaesthesia (sedation) is also possible. During sedation, the patient relaxes more and experiences less fear. After surgery, the patient must follow a certain regimen—keep sterile gauze clenched in the mouth for some time, avoid eating, avoid physical exertion, cold exposure, overheating, take antibiotics prescribed by the doctor and, if necessary, painkillers.
Swelling may occur after the procedure. Therefore, the operated area should be cooled immediately. One or two days after surgery, the patient must visit the doctor for an examination. If body temperature rises suddenly, significant swelling occurs, severe pain develops, numbness appears in the operated area, or any other questions arise, it is necessary to contact your dentist immediately—the dentist who placed your dental implants in Vilnius, at “Ozo” clinic.
Sutures are removed after 7–10 days. Then it is necessary to wait until the implant successfully integrates with bone and becomes fixed in the jaw. The waiting period may last up to half a year. Only once the implant has successfully integrated with bone can the next stage—prosthetic restoration—begin.
3. Prosthetic stage
Prosthetic restoration on implants, especially in the area of front teeth, is often a real challenge for the doctor. The specialist must not only achieve good prosthetic function, but also an excellent aesthetic result. In some cases, this can be difficult to achieve and requires additional measures and interventions. The earlier you decide to restore missing teeth with implants, the simpler the procedure will be. Dental implants in Vilnius, at “Ozo” Aesthetic Dentistry and Implantology Clinic, have been placed by specialists since 2004. The knowledge and practical skills of the clinic’s specialists are continuously improved abroad.
When does a sinus floor elevation procedure become unavoidable?
After the loss of upper molars, the maxillary sinuses also remodel. They descend downward, which reduces bone height. At first, the bone height may still be sufficient for implant placement, but over time it may decrease rapidly. Then sinus lift surgery becomes unavoidable. A painless sinus floor elevation procedure lasting approximately one and a half hours helps ensure a safe site for implants.
At “Ozo” Aesthetic Dentistry and Implantology Clinic, both closed and open sinus floor elevation procedures are performed. Taking into account the specific clinical case, defined by the remaining amount of bone, professional oral surgeons select the safest and most effective surgical method.
How does immediate implantation differ from delayed implantation?
During immediate implantation, dental implants in Vilnius, as elsewhere, are inserted immediately into the socket of a freshly extracted tooth, which is why immediate implantation is often called “fast implantation”. By choosing immediate implantation, treatment time is shortened by several months. In this case, prosthetic restoration on the implant is performed approximately after 3–6 months, once the implant integrates into the bone.
However, immediate implantation is not always possible. Sometimes, due to the patient’s health, the condition of the oral cavity, gums, and jaw, implantation has to be postponed for several months after tooth extraction.
For those who want to enjoy a beautiful smile quickly and effectively, dental implants in Vilnius, at “Ozo” clinic, can be restored immediately with a dental prosthesis. This procedure uses the latest advanced implantation technologies. When choosing immediate prosthetic restoration, all procedures—tooth extraction, implant surgery, and immediate prosthetic restoration on the implant—are performed during one visit.
When is a bone augmentation procedure needed?
After tooth loss, the upper and lower jaws atrophy. Over time, the bone deteriorates and becomes insufficient for placing a dental implant. In such cases, a bone augmentation procedure is required.
During bone augmentation, the patient’s own bone (allogeneic) or an artificial bone substitute (xenogeneic) is added where bone is lacking. The surgery can be performed in any area of the jaw. Four to six months after augmentation surgery, the bone integrates, and dental implantation can then be performed. Its success directly depends on the jawbone surrounding the implant.
Bone augmentation can also help in the treatment of periodontal diseases. Replacing damaged bone tissue helps protect neighbouring teeth and provides them with better support. Therefore, dental implants in Vilnius provide not only aesthetic benefits. At “Ozo” Aesthetic Dentistry and Implantology Clinic, specialists confidently perform even the most complex bone augmentation surgeries.
Dental implant prices
Dental implant prices depend on many factors, such as the situation in your mouth, the number of missing teeth, the most suitable tooth restoration method, the planned number of implants to be placed, and so on. Therefore, we can answer your question about how much dental implants cost only individually.
Implant prices and the entire treatment plan will be prepared for you during an individual consultation with the implanting doctor. Do not delay and book a professional consultation now, because the earlier you start treatment, the simpler it will be. After treatment, you will once again be able to feel comfortable while smiling confidently, speaking freely, and chewing!
More information about implants and implantation will be provided during a professional consultation at “Ozo” Aesthetic Dentistry and Implantology Clinic. We invite you not to delay and to register now, because the earlier you do so, the simpler and easier dental implant placement in Vilnius can be. You can register by phone at +370 614 47777, by email at info@ozoklinika.com, or by visiting our clinic at Šeškinės sodų g. 7, Vilnius. We look forward to seeing you!
