Dental implant technology is the fourth revolution in dentistry since 1840, and is a well-established oral medicine treatment program. The dental implant mentioned here is not really to plant one or several teeth like natural teeth, but to plant the implant material (i.e., implant, commonly made of titanium, biocompatible, stable and harmless in the human body, which can be firmly combined with the alveolar bone cells after a few weeks) under local anesthesia (local anesthesia is very light, and there is only a slight pain after the operation without painkillers) into the alveolar bone, and then to make dentures on it. Dental Implant Surgery Dental implant surgery is a small operation in alveolar surgery, small incision, short time, less bleeding, and similar to planting trees. Indications for Dental Implants Dental implants are internationally recognized as the preferred means of restoration for missing teeth and can be used for a variety of different missing teeth situations in adults. However, not every adult patient with missing teeth is eligible for dental implants, and the patient needs to be free of serious cardiovascular or cerebral disease. The following situations are most suitable for dental implant technology: i. Full dentures can not be worn, and can be easily dislodged when talking or eating. ii. At this time, several artificial tooth roots can be planted on the alveolar bone to be connected and fixed with the full denture, and the full denture will be very solid. Second, the front teeth are missing, the choice of dental implants as natural growth of teeth as beautiful. Third, there is no real tooth at the back of the missing tooth, at this time, no matter using fixed and removable denture are not ideal, and dental implants will have the best effect. What are the advantages of dental implants? The scope of application of fixed denture is more limited by objective conditions, and need to wear down the healthy neighboring teeth, removable denture can not fully restore the efficiency of mastication, affect the pronunciation and foreign body sensation and difficult to satisfy the patient, and dentures will be on both sides of the healthy teeth with the bad cases abound. From the 1930s, especially since the last decade, with the development of dentistry and biomedical engineering and mutual penetration, implant dentures are widely used in clinical practice and have achieved good results (10-year success rate of 93% to 95%), and some people have been known as the third set of teeth. What are the advantages of dental implants over traditional dentures? 1. Closest to the appearance of natural teeth. 2. It helps to prevent the resorption of alveolar bone. Dental implants exercise chewing function, the chewing force and the original teeth, the same as the force into the jawbone is quickly dispersed, and thus can withstand a greater occlusal force, and has a good supportive role for the alveolar ridge resorption of the alveolar ridge is obviously difficult to succeed in the case of traditional denture, implant prosthesis has its remarkable superiority. 3.Economic. According to the patient’s maintenance ability, it can be used for 10-30 years without additional costs later. 4, will not occur caries. 5, chewing life delicious. Dental implants are easy to feel the deliciousness and delicacy of food and improve the taste of life. No need to grind the normal teeth around the missing teeth. 7, chewing efficiency than the traditional dentures have a substantial increase. 8, good retention, than the traditional dentures to wear a solid, secure, and even more stable than real teeth. 9, For some patients, it helps to restore facial appearance. 10, the abutment is small or even no abutment, comfortable and no foreign body sensation, the impact on pronunciation is small. 11, dental implants can mobilize and activate various receptors and central nerves, which can help prevent brain aging. How is the whole process of dental implant? Step 1: Pre-surgery, clinical examination, surgical preparation. Step 2: Stage I surgery to place the implant into the jawbone with a healing period of 3-6 months. Step 3: Phase II surgery to attach the healing abutment to the implant, healing period about 2 weeks. Step 4: Mold taking and fabrication of the restoration for about 2 weeks. Step 5: Review, every 6 months. You should pay attention to the following issues after having dental implants: 1. Take out the medicated cloth that you are biting in your mouth after 40 minutes. Normally, there will be a small amount of bleeding in the operation area on the day and the next day after the operation. 2.Patients who have undergone surgery to elevate the floor of the maxillary sinus should not blow their nose hard after surgery. 3, For 24 hours after surgery, cold compresses (20 minute intervals) can be applied with ice. Swelling will last for 48-72 hours and then slowly subside. 4. On the same day, the patient should eat cold semi-fluid or full-fluid food (do not use a straw as it may cause bleeding). For 1 week after the operation (at the early stage of healing), absolutely prohibit smoking and alcohol, and eat soft food such as porridge. 5, within 3 days after surgery, avoid hot bath, heavy physical activity, ensure proper rest. 6.It is not possible to brush the area of dental implant within one week, so as not to stimulate the wound. 7.Dismantle the suture in 7-14 days after operation, and don’t touch the operation area with tongue and hand during this period. 8.Observe the dental implant and the wound at any time within two weeks, and contact the doctor in time when you find any problems. Don’t eat too hard and tough food within 3 months to prevent the dental implant from being overstressed. 10, gargle several times a day with mouthwash, use soft-bristled toothbrush to brush teeth for three times in the morning, afternoon and evening, do not use toothpick to pick teeth, use dental floss and interdental brush to remove interdental food debris, and it is better to clean teeth once in half a year or so. 11, active prevention and treatment of systemic diseases, it will reduce the immunity of the oral cavity, dental implants and natural teeth are unfavorable. 12, regular checkups in the hospital, found that caries, gingivitis, periodontitis, bad bite and dental implant periostitis and other problems must be dealt with in a timely manner. 13 dental implants should be prevented from external collision, once the bump immediately contact the doctor.