Basic concepts of full mouth dental implant
Full mouth dental implant is a kind of dental restoration technology, which is mainly applicable to patients with more teeth missing. This technique restores the patient's masticatory function and beauty by implanting artificial roots in the patient's upper and lower mandibles, and then installing crowns on these artificial roots. Full mouth dental implant can not only improve the oral health of patients, but also improve their quality of life.
How many teeth need to be implanted in the whole mouth?
The specific number of full mouth dental implants depends on the specific situation of the patient and the treatment plan of the doctor. Generally speaking, there are two main methods for full mouth dental implant: one is "full mouth fixed dental implant", and the other is "full mouth movable dental implant".
In the whole mouth fixed dental implant, it is usually necessary to implant 4-6 artificial roots to support the teeth of the whole mouth. The advantages of this method are good stability, high chewing efficiency and natural appearance. In full mouth movable dental implant, there may be fewer roots to be implanted, usually 2 to 4, and then a removable denture can be fixed through these roots. This method has the advantages of low cost and convenient maintenance.
Indications and precautions of full mouth dental implant
Full mouth dental implant is suitable for patients with severe tooth loss, loose teeth that cannot be retained, and patients with high aesthetic requirements. However, not everyone is suitable for full mouth dental implant. For example, patients with severe periodontal disease, insufficient jaw bone density or other health problems may not be suitable for this operation.
Before full mouth dental implantation, patients need to receive a comprehensive oral examination and assessment, including oral health status, jaw bone density, and whether there are other potential health problems. In addition, patients also need to understand the risks and possible complications of dental implant surgery, as well as postoperative care and maintenance requirements.
Summary
Full mouth dental implant is an effective dental prosthetic technique, which can help patients restore masticatory function and beauty. The number of dental implants depends on the specific situation of the patient and the treatment scheme selected. Full mouth fixed implant usually requires 4-6 roots, while full mouth movable implant may only require 2-4 roots. Before choosing full mouth dental implant, patients should fully understand its indications, precautions and postoperative nursing requirements to ensure the success of the operation and long-term maintenance of oral health.
