Implantology and implant prosthetics

What branch of dentistry does implantology cover? What is called an implant, and who can benefit from them? These questions often arise in the minds of those considering filling gaps in their teeth. Below you will find a few words about implantology offered, among others, at the Z Wieży clinic in Władysławowo, which may be helpful when choosing a treatment method.

Implantology is a modern branch of dentistry dealing with filling gaps in the dentition. Unfortunately, despite the dynamically developing dentistry nowadays, many patients still lose teeth due to caries, periodontal diseases, or injuries. Prevention is the most effective way to avoid tooth loss, but sometimes it’s already too late. Implants used in implantology can most accurately imitate a natural tooth.

An implant is a small screw that replaces the tooth root, most often made of titanium and placed in the bone of the upper jaw (maxilla) or lower jaw (mandible). Thanks to the implant’s ability to permanently fuse with the bone tissue, it can replace the lost tooth root. An abutment is screwed onto the implant, which serves as the base for the prosthetic crown. The crown is selected in shape and color so that it does not differ from the rest of the teeth, making it unnoticeable and giving the impression of a natural tooth.

Implants can be helpful when one, several, or all teeth are missing. This is a much more comfortable solution than a bridge or denture because it does not need to be removed for cleaning. It also does not damage adjacent teeth, unlike a dental bridge, where neighboring, perfectly healthy teeth are ground down.