{"id":9498,"date":"2025-05-06T09:22:44","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T09:22:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diopars.com\/?p=9498"},"modified":"2025-12-31T14:23:41","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T14:23:41","slug":"what-is-a-dental-implant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diopars.com\/en\/what-is-a-dental-implant\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Dental Implant?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"9498\" class=\"elementor elementor-9498\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b46ec95 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b46ec95\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-793dfe7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"793dfe7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/diopars.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-9500\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diopars.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-1.webp 1920w, https:\/\/diopars.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/diopars.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/diopars.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/diopars.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-1-1536x864.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60aaa7c4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"60aaa7c4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a611d37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a611d37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-style-default\"><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Dental Implants \u2013 Step-by-Step Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>What is a dental implant?<\/strong><br>A dental implant replaces the missing tooth root and provides a stable foundation for crowns, bridges, or full dentures. Unlike removable dentures or traditional bridges, implants are placed in the jawbone and help prevent bone resorption.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Materials of dental implants<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li><strong>Titanium:<\/strong> Most common, biocompatible, strong, long clinical history<\/li>\n<li><strong>Titanium alloys:<\/strong> Higher strength and flexibility<\/li>\n<li><strong>Zirconia (ceramic implants):<\/strong> Metal-free, tooth-colored, suitable for patients with metal sensitivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Who is a suitable candidate?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>Patients missing one or more teeth<\/li>\n<li>Adequate and healthy jawbone<\/li>\n<li>Good general health<\/li>\n<li>Non-smokers or reduced smoking<\/li>\n<li>Good oral hygiene compliance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Components of a dental implant<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li><strong>Fixture:<\/strong> Implant body placed in bone<\/li>\n<li><strong>Abutment:<\/strong> Connector between implant and crown<\/li>\n<li><strong>Crown:<\/strong> Visible prosthetic tooth<\/li>\n<li><strong>Supporting parts:<\/strong> Healing cap, healing abutment, abutment screw<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Dental implant procedure (from start to finish)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>Clinical examination and imaging (X-ray \/ CBCT)<\/li>\n<li>Treatment planning<\/li>\n<li>Surgical placement of the implant<\/li>\n<li>Healing and osseointegration (2\u20136 months)<\/li>\n<li>Abutment placement<\/li>\n<li>Crown fabrication and final placement<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Advantages and disadvantages<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>Natural appearance and function<\/li>\n<li>Long lifespan<\/li>\n<li>Prevents bone loss<\/li>\n<li>No damage to adjacent teeth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>Higher cost<\/li>\n<li>Requires surgery<\/li>\n<li>Long treatment time<\/li>\n<li>Needs sufficient bone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>How long does implant treatment take?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>Standard cases: <strong>3\u20136 months<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>With bone grafting or sinus lift: <strong>6\u201312 months<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Immediate implants: <strong>1\u20132 months (selected cases)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Immediate dental implants<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Implants are placed immediately after tooth extraction.<br><strong>Pros:<\/strong> fewer surgeries, faster treatment, bone preservation<br><strong>Cons:<\/strong> not suitable for all patients, requires good bone quality<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Implant crown placement steps<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>Implant evaluation<\/li>\n<li>Abutment placement<\/li>\n<li>Digital scan or impression<\/li>\n<li>Crown fabrication<\/li>\n<li>Final crown installation (cemented or screw-retained)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Pain and discomfort<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>Implant surgery is generally painless<\/li>\n<li>Mild post-operative discomfort is normal and temporary<\/li>\n<li>Crown placement is usually pain-free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Causes of implant loosening<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>Poor osseointegration<\/li>\n<li>Infection (peri-implantitis)<\/li>\n<li>Excessive bite forces<\/li>\n<li>Poor bone quality<\/li>\n<li>Inadequate oral hygiene<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Cost of dental implants (Iran \u2013 approx.)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>Korean implants: <strong>10\u201320 million Toman per unit<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>European\/American implants: <strong>20\u201335 million Toman per unit<\/strong><br>(Cost varies by brand, treatment complexity, and clinician experience)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Implant longevity<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">With proper care, implants can last <strong>15\u201325 years or longer<\/strong>, sometimes for life.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Key factors for longevity:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Oral hygiene<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Bone quality<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">No smoking<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Controlled bite forces<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Skilled clinician and quality implant system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dental Implants \u2013 Step-by-Step Overview What is a dental implant?A dental implant replaces the missing tooth root and provides a stable foundation for crowns, bridges, or full dentures. 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