Implant Treatment

What is dental implant?

This is the process of replacing missing teeth with use of a metallic screw fabricated by titanium which acts as the root and a crown is placed above the implant. An implant looks, feels, and functions just like a natural tooth.

It is a more permanent method of replacing missing teeth since it can last a life time if it is well taken care of.

Dental implant is of greater advantage since it does not affect the adjacent teeth.

Why is dental implant the best alternative for missing teeth?

1. It feels, looks, and functions just like natural teeth.

2. It doesn’t affect adjacent teeth hence keeping them stable.

3. It prevents bone loss which is caused by missing teeth

4. Eliminating the need of removable prothesis

5. It is a more permanent method that can last a life time if it is well taken care of.

6. It prevents one from being infected with gum diseases.

7. It prevents facial sagging and premature aging which is brought about by missing teeth.

How does dental implant take place?

Examination – We review your dental and medical history, we carry out a jaw bone assessment, CT scans in order to see if you are eligible for a dental implant and then we create impressions to make casts.
Surgical phase – The bone is precisely prepared an the implant is then placed into the bone while you have a local anesthesia. The implant may be covered underneath the gum tissue entirely, a healing abutment will be placed on the implants or a temporary crown will be placed on the implant. If there is poor bone quality or low bone quantity, bone grafting is done in order to optimize the bone surrounding. This is done before the implant surgery.
Restorative phase – A crown (which will replace the missing tooth) is then placed above the implant.

Can an implant be placed immediately after a tooth extraction?

Yes we can if there is a good bone quality support of the implant and we gain high primary stability.

It is extremely uncomfortable to remain toothless, especially in cases where the fore teeth need to be removed and replaced with an implant. In the treatment of such conditions, the same session is performed on temporary teeth with implant replacement in our clinic. In this way, you can have your teeth on the same day as the implant.

Is implant treatment painful?

Dental implant procedure in most of cases is very simple, even easier than removal of the teeth, during the procedure we anesthetize the site of implantation so no pain.

After the operation we prescribe the antibiotic & painkiller and instruct the patient to use an cold pack for the implant side

How long after the implant operation I can fix the Crown?

There are two protocols for loading the crown over implant
1-delayed loading: in this protocol we are wait for 3-6 month until the new bone form around the implant screw (this process called osteointegration)

2-Immediate loading :we can load the crown with in few days after the operation but we should have the following criteria
*Good oral hygiene .
*there are no bad habit or hyper activity of the muscles of mastication.
* Have sufficient amount of bone and getting high primary stability during insertion of implant.

Can the implant and tooth be connected?

The way implants and teeth are connected to the bone is different from each other. Therefore, connecting implants and teeth is not preferred unless it is very necessary and in that’s case the success rate of the implant decreasing.

What is all on four implant technique?

In cases of bone deficiency, it is the name given to treatment planning in which some implants are placed angular and bone support is provided. If the implants reach sufficient compressional value during the operation, they can be made in the prosthesis at the same time as this technique.

What is the cost of a dental implant treatment for 1 tooth?

The cost varies from one case to another because each case has its own situation . The approximate cost per implant is 100,000 ksh while the exact cost for your case you can know it after the consultation.