What are the different techniques in dental implantology?
May 08, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Chao
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, oral implant techniques include traditional implant techniques, immediate implant techniques, minimally invasive implant techniques, bone augmentation techniques, and digital implant techniques. It is advisable to ensure that the diet contains sufficient vegetables and fruits, and to avoid excessive intake of high-sugar, high-fat, and processed foods in order to prevent dental caries and tooth decay. At the same time, it is important to brush teeth properly to maintain oral health.
Generally, oral implant techniques include traditional implant techniques, immediate implant techniques, minimally invasive implant techniques, bone augmentation techniques, and digital implant techniques. A detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Traditional Implant Technique
The traditional implant technique mainly relies on the dentist's experience and surgical skills. It involves cutting the gums, drilling holes in the alveolar bone, inserting the implant into the bone, and finally suturing the wound. This technique requires a healing period to allow the implant to integrate closely with the bone tissue before proceeding with crown restoration.
2. Immediate Implant Technique
The immediate implant technique involves placing the implant right after tooth extraction. This method reduces the number of surgical procedures and waiting time for the patient, while also helping to maintain the shape and height of the alveolar bone. The immediate implant technique has certain requirements regarding the patient's oral condition, necessitating sufficient bone volume and quality in the alveolar bone to support the implant.
3. Minimally Invasive Implant Technique
The minimally invasive implant technique uses small incisions and advanced surgical instruments to accurately place the implant into the alveolar bone. This technique offers advantages such as minimal surgical trauma, reduced bleeding, and faster recovery, thereby reducing the patient's pain and discomfort.
4. Bone Augmentation Technique
The bone augmentation technique is primarily intended for patients with insufficient alveolar bone volume. It involves inserting bone grafting material or other bone substitute materials to increase the volume and density of the alveolar bone, thereby meeting the conditions required for dental implants. This can effectively enhance the height and width of the alveolar bone, providing stable support for the implant.
5. Digital Implant Technique
Digital implant procedures utilize advanced digital technologies, such as CBCT scanning and 3D printed models, to precisely simulate and design the position, angle, and depth of implant placement. During the surgery, guided needles or surgical guides are used for accurate positioning and implant insertion, ensuring stability and occlusal balance of the new dental arch.
In daily life, it is important to ensure that your diet includes sufficient vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and protein, while avoiding excessive intake of high-sugar, high-fat, and processed foods to prevent dental caries and tooth decay. Additionally, proper brushing techniques should be practiced to maintain good oral health.
