How can I get myself an ICX dental implant?
Contact a practice that uses ICX dental implants and make an appointment for diagnosis. This way you can talk to the dentist about the different options that are right for you. You can find a list of receptions here.
Can I have ICX dental implants?
Several things must be taken into account when planning the implantation, such as bone adequacy, thickness, and density.
These things are clear from the X-rays, which are taken before the final diagnosis is given, and on the basis of which the various procedures enabling implantation can be determined.
Is the ICX implant right for me? Can I be allergic to a dental implant?
ICX dental implants are made of titanium, which is a non-toxic metal and a material that adheres very well to bone. In addition, not a single allergic reaction caused by titanium has been documented to date, so the use of titanium as an implant material is a safe option.
What if my bones are insufficient?
If the bone is insufficient for implantation, more bone can be grown for implantation if necessary. In bone augmentation, artificial bone is added or the patient's own bone is used to repair defects in the bone. Depending on the situation, augmentation can be performed either before implantation, in which case the healing time before implantation is a maximum of 6 months, or in some cases, augmentation can be performed during implantation, in which case the bone growth occurs in connection with the healing of the implant.
What does an ICX dental implant cost?
Many things affect the price of implantation. You should contact a practice that uses ICX dental implants and make an appointment with a dentist, with whom you can find out the options that suit you individually and get a cost estimate.
Is the procedure painful?
Implantation is usually performed using local anesthesia, so the procedure itself is painless. If necessary, the procedure can also be performed under anesthesia, but the possibility of anesthesia should be discussed with the dentist. In general, the pain after implantation is negligible compared to, for example, a tooth extraction, because during the procedure there is not much trauma to the bone and tissues. After the procedure, pain medication is used as needed.
Can a dental implant come off?
Implantation is a generally considered and carefully planned procedure with a very high success rate. With the help of a virtual implantation plan, the probability of success can be further increased by planning the installation angle and location of the dental implant in the ideal spot in the jawbone. However, risk factors exist and are individual, such as poor oral hygiene or certain diseases. Risk factors should be discussed in more detail with the dentist. You can also ask your dentist for more information about appropriate cleaning methods and equipment.
Are there health risks or possible complications to consider in the procedure?
Although the health risks caused by implantation are vanishingly small, there are always some risk factors when performing a surgical procedure. Most of the risk factors are individual and should be discussed in more detail with the dentist.
How soon can I get the final structure in my mouth?
It takes at least 6 weeks for the implants to attach to the jawbone. However, healing times are individual and healing can take up to 12 weeks. Bone growth during implantation also affects the healing time.
In certain situations, when several implants are placed and the bone situation is good, a temporary structure can be placed in place already at the time of implantation. In this case, the temporary structure is kept throughout the healing period until the final structure is completed.
Is the final structure eternal?
Nothing is forever. However, if properly cared for and checked at regular intervals, the final structure will have a very long life. This is also influenced by individual factors, which should be discussed in more detail with your dentist.
After implantation, are there any special care instructions or things that should be avoided?
You can get more specific case-specific treatment instructions from your dentist, but general things to consider are e.g.
- Avoid eating until the anesthesia wears off.
- Avoid driving within a few hours of surgery due to the effect of medications or anesthesia on your ability to react and judge.
- The use of alcohol, coffee, black tea and nicotine products should be avoided in the few days following surgery.
- Physical exertion should be avoided for a few days after surgery.
- If sutures were used in the implantation, the use of a toothbrush in the implanted area should be avoided until the stitches are removed. In the meantime, the cleaning of these areas should be done using different oral cleaning agents. You can get more information from your dentist.
In which cases should you contact a dentist?
Contact your dentist if you notice any of the following:
- The bleeding continues.
- The implanted area feels numb.
- Throbbing pain.
- Pain and swelling.
- The dental implant comes off.