Here are the steps of a computer-assisted implant treatment

– The dentist or assistant makes a three-dimensional X-ray examination or CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography) and an optical impression of the patient’s mouth.
– A specific software program processes the data obtained.
– The surgeon can virtually simulate the operation that he will perform on the patient by placing the implants in the most correct position on the computer screen.
– Based on the preoperative programming, the laboratory prints a 3D surgical guide made to measure.
– The surgeon inserts the implants into the patient’s mouth in the exact position for which they were designed.
– Immediately after the implant placement procedure, the dentist can install the temporary teeth, as the fully customized prosthesis could be made before the surgery.
Computer-assisted implantology can be used with both the flapless technique and conventional open surgery to increase precision, reduce surgery time and increase patient safety and comfort.

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The procedure is done under local anesthesia like any oral surgery. The advantage is that all the time spent programming on the computer is saved during the surgery. More precision and less surgery time means less post-operative sequelae and more comfort for you.

This method is perfect for anyone who does not want to be without teeth, even for a short period of time.

The most frequent cases are :

1. You have to remove a single tooth (accident, decay, infection) and you don’t want to walk around with a hole in your mouth while waiting for the traditional implant procedure (6 to 12 months).

2. You have to extract all your teeth (periodontal disease, loosening of teeth, gradual deterioration of the dentition), but you want to be able to eat, speak and smile without the constraints of a complete prosthesis (denture).

3. You already have no teeth and you wear dentures that annoy you because they move, snap and deprive you of the taste of food.

Our answer: experience and competence!

Discoveries in biology are progressing and the design of implants is evolving. With a good knowledge of the healing mechanism, the use of implants with shapes adapted to this type of procedure, and adequate technical training, we can obtain results that were unthinkable just a few years ago.

Although a part of many people’s daily lives, removable dentures are often a source of much discomfort. It can lead to social isolation because people are afraid to smile or appear in public, fearing that dentures will move or clash in an embarrassing way.
Removable dentures can also indirectly affect overall health, as people with removable dentures end up eating poorly due to their inability to chew, rather than eating well with a healthy, balanced diet.
The quality of life is severely affected because the removable prosthesis that covers the palate prevents the perception of the taste of food.
Moreover, in the absence of the internal stimulation usually exerted by the roots of the natural teeth and under the effect of unequal chewing, the jaws end up resorbing. As a result, the lips, chin and cheeks sag and the person ends up looking older and sicker than he or she actually is.

Until now, when all teeth have fallen out or had to be pulled, replacing missing teeth was a nightmare, especially when dentures were not the desired solution.
But now, modern implantology makes it possible to firmly anchor artificial roots in the jawbone that support high-quality, functional and esthetic fixed prostheses.

Oral implantology – or dental implantology – makes it possible to reconstitute lost dental elements by inserting an artificial root called an “implant” into the jawbone.

Fixed dental prostheses (crowns, bridges) or removable dental prostheses, commonly called “dentures” (stabilization of complete or partial removable prostheses) can be attached to this artificial root.

The number of treatment sessions is significantly reduced compared to traditional methods: with the All-On-4 technique, only one surgical procedure is required.

As a rule, 3 to 4 appointments are required for planning. Afterwards, the implant placement and the temporary prosthesis are done in one session. A few months later, 3 or 4 appointments are needed to finalize the bridge.

Here is a summary of the treatment steps:

1. Consultation: patient’s request or doctor’s proposal. Communication of the basic principles of the treatment and the approximate cost

2. Optical impressions, photos

3. Second optical impression and 3D radiography

4. Discussion of details, choice of prosthetic solution, treatment plan and final estimate.

5. Intervention and provisional prosthesis with immediate loading

6. Checking and removal of sutures

7. Control

8. Final impression

9. Aesthetic test

10. Placement of the final prosthesis

11. Final check-up

Other appointments may be necessary for technical reasons or to provide more information at the patient’s request.

It is important to clean around the implants and under the prosthesis (the part in contact with the gum).

The prosthesis is designed to be cleaned well underneath with dental floss or special brushes.

Occasionally, the special anatomy of a patient may require some practice to ensure a successful cleaning. The office staff will give you all the details to help you get the best result.