Is it really that expensive to do dental implant?

When it comes to dental implants, many people's first reaction is:

"What? Teeth can be planted?!"

"Then it doesn't hurt to death?"

"I heard that dental implants are very troublesome, and they are not good in Myanmar!"

These are some reactions we often hear, which shows that many people still lack a basic understanding of dental implants. Let the professional dentists of Jasmine Dental Center, the first digital dental center in Myanmar, tell you some basic knowledge about dental implants.

"Teeth implant", what exactly is implanted?

Dental implants are also called artificial teeth implants, which are not really implanted with natural teeth.

Dental implants are medically designed pure titanium or alloys that are highly compatible with human bone, manufactured into cylinders or other shapes similar to tooth roots, and surgically implanted in places where teeth are missing. Alveolar bone, and then install the abutment and crown. Because it forms a structure and function very similar to natural teeth, it is called a “teeth implant”.

Simply put, it is the process of implanting a specific artificial material into the alveolar bone of the missing tooth and then putting a crown on it.

Dental implants have become the mainstream method of restoring missing teeth in the world. Because they are almost the same as natural teeth in function and appearance, they are called "the third set of teeth for human beings".

What are the advantages of dental implants?

Dental implants are currently the preferred method of tooth restoration in the world. They have the structure and function closest to natural teeth. In addition to the advantages that everyone can easily feel: almost 100% restoration of teeth, chewing efficiency, realistic appearance, and comfortable use, compared with wearing dentures, Do fixed bridge porcelain crown, a dental implant has significant advantages:

01 No damage to other teeth

Traditional removable dentures are hooked to the remaining teeth and can damage them. The fixed bridge (porcelain teeth) filling method also has to grind and scrape off the healthy adjacent teeth on both sides, which will also cause damage to the healthy teeth. Dental implants are implemented independently.

Implants (artificial tooth roots) can be well implanted into the alveolar bone and do not need to be attached to adjacent teeth for retention. Not only does it not cause any harm to healthy adjacent teeth, but it can also prevent tooth loss. The displacement, loosening, and even loss of adjacent teeth have far-reaching significance.

02 Can prevent the absorption of alveolar bone

Once a person loses a tooth, the alveolar bone will be quickly absorbed and shrink due to lack of stimulation, the jaw bone will be significantly reduced, and the oral foundation will be destroyed. Artificial dental implants, like natural teeth, have functional stimulation to the alveolar bone, maintain the alveolar bone, and maintain the basic oral environment of the oral cavity. Because of this excellent performance, dental implants are called "the third human being" pair of teeth".

03 Restore chewing texture

Because most of the traditional dentures rest on the gums, the chewing force is much reduced, and the chewing texture and taste are also greatly reduced. Dental implants are fixed in the alveolar bone through implants. Compared with ordinary dentures, food can touch our mouth when chewing, which is similar to natural teeth. It can better feel the deliciousness and delicateness of food and restore the taste.

04 Minimally invasive and painless

Dental implant surgery is an alveolar surgery, similar to tooth extraction, with local anesthesia and minimal trauma. Depending on the condition of the alveolar bone at the missing location, the surgery can be completed in tens of minutes to hours. The whole process is basically painless, and you can eat after the operation.

Do dental implants hurt?

Dental implants sound very advanced in technology and require extremely high surgical precision, but as far as the wound is concerned, it is actually just a small alveolar surgery, similar to tooth extraction, with local anesthesia, minimal trauma, and almost painless.

Especially in recent years, with the extensive use of modern dental digital equipment, the intervention of computer-aided surgical guides has greatly improved the accuracy and comfort of dental implant surgery and reduced surgical trauma. Compared with traditional dental implants, digital implants do not need to be flapped. , No need for sutures, shortening the operation time and trauma. Now digital implants can be done on the dental chair without hospitalization. You can eat after the operation with minimal pain.

Generally, implant placement only takes 30 minutes to 1 hour to complete.

Due to the selection of biomaterials with good compatibility with the human body, dental implants will not irritate to the oral cavity.

What are the discomforts after dental implant surgery?

Since the trauma of dental implant surgery is very small at present, the impact on patients after surgery is very small, generally not more than the impact of tooth extraction, so there is no need to pay too much attention. Some patients may experience slight discomfort within two or three days after surgery. The degree of discomfort varies from person to person, but most patients will not have any obvious problems.

Generally, as long as you follow the doctor's advice to take medicine and apply ice, you can reduce the discomfort. At the same time, it is necessary to clean the wound area in time and avoid chewing hard objects.

Is there an age limit for dental implants?

In theory, there is no age limit for dental implants.

From 18-year-old youths with complete maxillofacial development to 80-year-olds, as long as their physical conditions permit and local alveolar bone conditions are suitable for implants, they can all undergo dental implant surgery.

However, before dental implant surgery, the implant doctor needs to conduct an oral examination, take a routine CT and do a blood routine examination to determine whether it is suitable for dental implants.

For older patients, the more common problem is an insufficient bone mass caused by alveolar bone atrophy, which requires an evaluation by experienced professional implantologists to formulate a bone meal supplement plan.

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How long do dental implants last?

The service life of dental implants is a bit complicated. In addition to the doctor's implant technology and implant brand, it is also closely related to the patient's physical condition and daily maintenance. According to the current clinical statistics, as long as postoperative maintenance is paid attention to, dental implants can be used for a long time or even a lifetime.

Specific to the service life of individual dental implants, it is mainly related to 4 factors:

• Doctor's skill level

The technical level of doctors is always the most critical factor in determining the success or failure of dental implants! For example, when implanting a tooth, the doctor needs to have a very accurate grasp of the position and direction of the implant. If the doctor is not skilled enough, resulting in a deviation in the position or direction of the implant, the effect will be greatly reduced, even if it is small. The deviation will also have a great impact on the life of the implant under the long-term action of the occlusal force.

In addition, the quality of the dental implant surgery determines whether the implant is implanted in the best position, whether the bone and soft tissue around the implant have been optimized, and other core elements, which also determine the convenience of wearing the tooth and the quality of the implant in the later stage long-term stability.

A doctor with 20 years or more clinical experience is confident in his mastery and proficiency in implant indications and the results applied to patients; but for some interns who have just graduated, or have one or two years of experience As far as implant doctors are concerned, the types and brands of implants may not be completely clear, how to require them to be able to use them skillfully and achieve good dental implant results.

• Implant brands and systems

Different implant brands and systems also have characteristics and quality differences in terms of the production process, shape design, connection method, processing accuracy, and sterilization packaging.

As the main body of dental implants, it is also crucial to the life of dental implants!

It determines whether the implant and surrounding tissues are biocompatible and stable for a long time, and determines the service life of the implant. A good dental implant system has strict standards, advanced technology, reliable quality, and long service life.

• Own use and maintenance

The use and maintenance of dental implants is also a major factor affecting the life of dental implants. For example, the use of a car, daily use, and maintenance, largely determines the life of the car.

As long as you can follow the doctor's advice, do not chew very hard food, use the correct method of brushing your teeth, maintain good oral hygiene, and prevent the occurrence of periodontitis and other diseases, you can greatly prolong the service life of dental implants.

• The condition of the tooth itself

After dental implants, if the surrounding natural teeth are always present, they can support each other and make the implants gradually integrate into the human body. , If the implant is subjected to external force impact and not maintained regularly, the service life will be shortened.

Own oral conditions: If the alveolar bone is healthy, the bone mass is sufficient, the bone density is suitable, and the gum condition is good, the service life is long, otherwise it will affect the service life of the implant.

The healthier the teeth around the implant, the longer the lifespan; the fewer the missing teeth, the longer the lifespan; the more the surrounding alveolar bone atrophy, the shorter the lifespan.

How much does dental implant cost?

There are many factors that affect the price of dental implants. Everyone's situation is different, the implants selected are also different, and the price varies greatly.

Generally speaking, with the development of technology and the expansion of the market, the price of dental implants has undergone great changes in recent years. At present, it has deviated from the positioning of high-end star products and is close to the consumption level of middle-class civilians.

At present, the price of a single dental implant in Yangon is roughly $1,100 per tooth.

Since many people don't know much about dental implants, people are always wondering: why are dental implants so expensive?

First of all, dental implants have very strict requirements on materials, and the processing technology of implants is complex and requires extreme precision. Now only some developed countries in the world can manufacture them, so the cost of materials themselves is very high, which is a basic reason.

Secondly, the dental implant is a delicate operation, which requires the cooperation of high-end equipment such as CBCT in the preliminary inspection and plan selection, which puts forward high requirements on the basic equipment of the hospital.

Thirdly, dental implants require an excellent medical team. A successful dental implant requires experienced and skilled doctors to choose the implant and plan suitable for the patient. The operation process requires extremely high precision, requiring at least one implant doctor with strong professional ability and 1-2 professional medical assistants to complete it.

In addition, the cost of dental implants is also related to the type of implant and the type of restoration above the implant, as well as the patient's oral condition (such as whether a bone graft is needed), etc.

In short, the cost of implant restoration is usually higher, but many people ignore that dental implant is a permanent solution, and the enjoyment of this bonus is at least ten years or even a lifetime (other methods are staged and need to be replaced every other time). Come again in a few years), from this point of view, the price is very worthwhile.

Friendly reminder: Recently, the exchange rate in Myanmar has fluctuated greatly. The materials needed for dental implants are almost all imported from international brands, and there is great pressure to increase prices. If you have plans for dental implants, you should make a decision early. You can also choose to pay in installments in Jasmine now to lock in the exchange rate risk and avoid future price increases.

Dental Implant Status in Myanmar

Since the birth of dental implants in the last century, compared with the traditional methods of restoring missing teeth: fixed bridges (porcelain teeth) and partial removable dentures (dentures), they have rapidly become popular all over the world with their overwhelming advantages, and thus an independent category has been born of dental implantology.

After entering the new century, compared with other dental fields, dental implants have made greater progress and more innovations, represented by digitalization, intelligence, big data, cloud computing, 3D printing, CAD/CAM, etc.

New technologies, with the extensive use of new materials, the field of dental implants has undergone earth-shaking changes.

In recent years, dental implants in Myanmar have also made great progress. In particular, the opening of Jasmine Dental, Myanmar's first fully digital dental center invested by Singapore, marked the full entry of dental implants in Myanmar into the digital age. Since its opening, it has attracted many stars, with internet celebrities.

With a large number of customers and a gathering of stars, Jasmine Dental has gradually become a new fashion in Yangon

The technology and equipment synchronized with the international advanced level and the continuous stream of patients fully demonstrate the strength and status of Jasmine Dental Center.

If you have further questions, please don't hesitate to contact us through our hotline: 09-970 000 966.