Dental implants treatment is artificial root made of titanium or its alloys or ceramic or Peek or modified resins etc. They give support to the crown (cap) portion of the teeth. The crown is used for chewing. All factors are neither in control of the dental implantologist nor the patient. Experience shows very good success even when the above stated factors are not favourable; while in conditions when all the aforesaid factors are favourable still there are failures.
In any event the success rate of dental implants are very high-almost 90% over a 10 year period.
Factors affecting Dental Implants:
- The inherent bone quality
- Bone volume
- Medical conditions like diabetes, hypothyroidism, heart condition etc.
- Conditions like bruxism, clenching of teeth
- Diseases of gums and bone
- Occlusion or contacts between the teeth
- Direction of forces on teeth while chewing
- Hardness of surface material with which chewing is done
- Passive fitting of the dental crown on the dental implants etc.
Success of Dental Implant with SAPTeeth
Recently researchers have identified the importance of success of dental implants treatment due to advent of the revolutionary SAPTeeth (Shock absorbable permanent teeth) technology. The occlusal surfaces like enamel in human beings have hardness ranging between 350 to 450 mpa. The occlusal surfaces like ceramic, zirconia, metal have hardness of about 1000 to 4500 mpa. The load on the dental implants, bone underneath the teeth crowns due to these materials is almost 24 to 149 times higher when compared to recently introduced revolutionary materials like hi-impact polymer composites having hardness of only 120 mpa.
Success of Dental Implants
A dental implant can do wonders for self-esteem, as it feels and looks like a normal tooth. People who feel shy while smiling due to their lost teeth and the space between their teeth feel otherwise. Now “dental implant” is one of the best solutions for their beautiful smile. Beyond the aesthetics, a dental implant also makes it easier to eat and speak.
Experts report 95% success rates with Same Day Dental Implants over 5 years. The success rate of Mini Implants are 6 to 9 years whereas the success rate is 15 years or more for Conventional Implants. In fact, according to the National Journal of Maxillofacial Surgery report, there are several advantages of using Same Day Dental Implants method rather than the traditional method:
- The implant fuses to the bone better as desired.
- TThe soft tissues and gums heal more quickly and are less likely to recede.
- The patient has an immediate restoration, meaning they don’t leave the office with missing teeth.
Conclusion
With technological advancements these polymers have very good chewing efficiency and have wear off capabilities to last for 9+ years in normal conditions. Even in most challenging conditions like bruxism (night grinding of teeth) and clenching of teeth; teeth crowns and bridges made by Sapteeth technology over implants or natural teeth with these polymers have higher success rate in comparison to teeth crowns and bridges made in ceramic, zirconia, metal over the dental implants or natural teeth.
