Sleep Dentistry and Dental Implants
Did you know about the contemporary method of anesthesia for dental implants and bone replacement procedures? Sleep dentistry is known as one of the safest and most effective methods to get dental implants done. At Serenity Dental Care, you can sleep through your entire dental implant procedure and wake up feeling refreshed, with your new tooth. If you are a potential candidate for dental implants, you can have dental implants placed while sleeping without dealing with the inconveniences of being awake in the dental chair.
What is a Dental Implant?
Dental implants are indicated for edentulous (the absence of all natural teeth) spaces, whether a single tooth space or the full mouth is edentulous, Serenity Dental Care has implant replacement options for you.
What are the Contraindications of Dental Implants?
There are also some anatomical contraindications for dental implants which relate to the proximity of the lower alveolar nerve inside the mandibular canal or maxillary sinuses. In some situations, cysts and tumors inside the oro-maxillary-facial area can cause shrinking or even destruction of the bone needed for implants. Dental implants are also contraindicated in medically compromised patients, as well as patients with the habit of bruxism and heavy smoking.[2][3]
Dental implants are known to be the best alternatives to replace missing or damaged teeth. The procedure itself is not painful since it is completed under sedation at Serenity Dental Care by licensed dentists. After the procedure, once the effect of sedation wears off, mild pain may be observed by the patient.[4]
Are Dental Implants Safe?
Modern dental implants are made of titanium or titanium alloys. Titanium is the material of choice due to its impressive biocompatibility. The dentist at Serenity Dental Care will discuss the implant material and its benefits at the initial appointment. Being biocompatible means that the material is completely safe, the characteristic of electrical conductivity allows it to be highly resistant to corrosion, safe and non-toxic to humans.[5]
Why do Dental Implants Fail?
At Serenity Dental Care, dental implants are very predictable and successful procedures. A failed dental implant is usually an infrequent situation, but if it happens to you, there’s no need to fear we are here to serve you to the best level. Always remember there are two main reasons for implant failure which includes peri-implantitis and failed osseointegration.[6]
Peri-implantitis happens when you do not take sufficient care of your teeth, including oral hygiene practices. It is a gum disease where the infection deteriorates the bone which can cause your tooth to loosen.[7]
Benefits of Dental Implants with Sleep Dentistry
If you are looking for dental implants, then sleep dentistry can work miracles for you as it will help you with dental anxiety by providing a relaxing experience along with speeding up treatment duration. At Serenity Dental Care, the expert dentists strive to provide the best dental implant treatment while keeping you asleep.
There are various advantages of dental implants that include improved appearance, improved ability to eat, improved speech and durability.[8]
At Serenity Dental Care, we know how significant and life-changing dental implants are to your health and overall confidence. Don’t let your anxiety about dental procedures keep you from getting the perfect smile you deserve. With sleep dentistry, you will experience a soothing and stress-free dental implant surgery.
References
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- Gómez-de Diego, R., Mang-de la Rosa, M., Romero-Pérez, M. J., Cutando-Soriano, A., & López-Valverde-Centeno, A. (2014). Indications and contraindications of dental implants in medically compromised patients: update. Medicina oral, patologia oral y cirugia bucal, 19(5), e483–e489. https://doi.org/10.4317/medoral.19565
- Lobbezoo, F., Brouwers, J. E. I. G., Cune, M. S., & Naeije, M. (2006). Dental implants in patients with bruxing habits. Journal of oral rehabilitation, 33(2), 152-159.
- Al‐Khabbaz, A. K., Griffin, T. J., & Al‐Shammari, K. F. (2007). Assessment of pain associated with the surgical placement of dental implants. Journal of periodontology, 78(2), 239-246.
- Grandin, H. M., Berner, S., & Dard, M. (2012). A review of titanium zirconium (TiZr) alloys for use in endosseous dental implants. Materials, 5(8), 1348-1360.
- Gaviria, L., Salcido, J. P., Guda, T., & Ong, J. L. (2014). Current trends in dental implants. Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, 40(2), 50.
- Monje, A., Alcoforado, G., Padial-Molina, M., Suarez, F., Lin, G. H., & Wang, H. L. (2014). Generalized aggressive periodontitis as a risk factor for dental implant failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of periodontology, 85(10), 1398–1407. https://doi.org/10.1902/jop.2014.140135
- Ortega-Martínez, J., Pérez-Pascual, T., Mareque-Bueno, S., Hernández-Alfaro, F., & Ferrés-Padró, E. (2012). Immediate implants following tooth extraction. A systematic review. Medicina oral, patologia oral y cirugia bucal, 17(2), e251–e261. https://doi.org/10.4317/medoral.1746
