Dental implants today are the most reliable and preferred dental solutions for missing teeth across all age groups. Dental implants are artificial substitute of tooth roots that receives a crown once the implant is surgically drilled in the bone ,healed and achieved integration in the jaw bone
Elderly population is special not only by the age group but because they are at a stage in their lives where one need to look and care for oneself all the more. Elderly population may have one or more or all natural teeth missing , besides they may be also having some underlying comorbidity like Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Metabolic, cardiovascular and many other disorders. The entire approach to elderly care has to be holistic keeping in mind the age, the aesthetic and functional needs , emotional needs and underlying medical issue
Dental implants help the patient to cut and chew like Natural. Implant supported dentures are also more stable, feels more comfortable and help the patient to enjoy life better.
Dental Implant supported fixed dentures today are the best means of replacement of all missing teeth. 04-06 dental implants are inserted in remaining jaw bone and screw retained dentures are fabricated over the implants as final prosthesis.
When the bone quantity is less the dentist may place implants in nasal floor , check bone ( zygomatic implants ) and tuberosity bone ( Pterygoid implants ). The dentist may place longer and tilted implants to help secure better anchorage and ensure wider distribution of load and bypass important anatomic landmark to achieve 4-6 dental implants placement to secure a fixed denture.
Modern implant dentistry is safe ,easier and faster. Digital implant planning, and placement allows immediate loading and function which allows our patients to go from no teeth to full fixed denture in a 5-7 days time frame from first consultation to receiving immediate prosthesis.
implant dentures are also fabricated in wide variety of materials and techniques like milled titanium with ceramic layering, CAD CAM zirconia bridge and or metal framework with resin denture . Your dentist is the best person to choose the finest replacement strategy that can serve your need of missing teeth.
Fixed implant dentures at identity plus dental centre gurugram are a routine treatment offered for the elderly. Dr.Sharad gupta is a senior prosthodontist and implantologist having experience with more then 4000+ dental implants and 100 + fixed implant supported dentures
