What is an Implant? Structure, characteristics and 3 popular types of implants

1. What is an Implant?

Implant is a dental material used in tooth restoration, acting as an artificial tooth root to help replace lost tooth roots. Dental implants are made from Titanium - a metal with high durability, good biocompatibility and no side effects in the body.

The shape of the cylinder is usually tapered, the surface can be rough or smooth depending on the surface treatment technology. This is also an important factor affecting the ability to integrate the jaw bone of each pillar line.

Standard implants are usually made from Titanium, are safe for the human body and have high biological compatibility

Besides its role as an artificial tooth root and abutment dental implants It also has an important function in ensuring stability and maintaining jaw bone health:

• Create a solid foundation:When placed permanently in the jawbone, the implant helps support the restoration and the porcelain tooth above, ensuring the ability to chew like real teeth.
• Dispersing chewing force:Implants help transmit chewing force from porcelain teeth to artificial tooth roots and jawbone, creating a natural chewing feeling and reducing pressure on adjacent teeth.
• Prevent jaw bone loss:After tooth loss, the jawbone tends to disappear over time. Implants stimulate the jawbone, limit bone loss and maintain facial structure.

Implants are placed into the jawbone to replace lost tooth roots, help support other parts, prevent jaw bone loss and distribute the force of chewing.

2. Structure of an Implant

The ​​Implant is the most important part in the dental implant process, placed directly into the jawbone to replace the lost tooth root. The structure of an Implant includes two main parts:

• Body:Is the main part of the Implant, implanted directly into the jawbone. The cylinder body is designed with many twisted threads and deep grooves to help prevent rotation. At the same time, the surface is treated with modern technologies such as sandblasting, acid hydrolysis or coating with biological structures to increase adhesion to the jaw bone, shortening bone integration time.
• Abutment neck:Is the transition between the cylinder body and gum tissue. The design of the abutment neck plays an important role in reducing pressure on bones and gums, limiting bone loss after implantation. Some types of implants have necks designed with micro-grooves to help increase soft tissue adhesion, reducing the risk of infection.

Implants have a design with many threaded rings to help prevent rotation and effectively prevent bone loss.

Implants have gone through many stages of development with different surface treatment technologies:

• Generation 1:Implants have an inert, untreated surface. The disadvantage of this type of abutment is that it takes a long time to integrate bone and has poor adhesion, so it is rarely used today.
• 2nd generation:The abutment surface is treated with acid hydrolysis, which helps increase the contact area between the abutment and the jaw bone, improving the ability to integrate bone. This generation of implants are usually gray and white in color.
• Generation 3:After being treated with acid hydrolysis, the cylinder surface continues to be encoded with an additional layer of bone-like structure, helping to promote integration and reduce healing time.
• Generation 4:As the most advanced technology today, dental implants are not only processed like the 3rd generation but are also encoded with artificial cell islands, helping to stimulate stronger bone growth, shorten bone integration time and increase the stability of the posts in the jawbone.

Among the above generations, the 4th generation Implant is considered the most optimal thanks to its ability to quickly integrate bone and high stability. Meanwhile, 1st generation abutments are no longer used by many dentists due to limited integration capabilities and long healing times.

Currently, Implant posts have gone through 4 generations of different surface treatment technologies, giving different bone integration results.

3. 3 popular types of implants

Many uncles/brothers and sisters wonder thatHow much does an implant cost?. Currently, on the market there are different types of implants with different characteristics and prices. Among them, there are three popular types of implants, trusted by many dentists and customers thanks to their quality and restoration effectiveness:

3.1. Neo Active Implant

Neo Active Implantis a high-end implant line from Korea, trusted by many dentists thanks to its ability to quickly integrate bone and high stability. Below are the outstanding features of the pillar:

• Source:Manufactured by Neo Biotech, a subsidiary of Biotem Co., Ltd. (Korea).
• Structure:The post has a special twisted thread design to help increase initial stability and limit bone loss. The cylinder surface is treated with SLA technology (Sandblasted, Large grit, Acid-etched), creating micro roughness, helping to accelerate the bone integration process.
• Advantages:Fast healing time, suitable for many jaw bone conditions. The solid connection system helps reduce the risk of loosening after implantation.
• Price:The average price is about 17,500,000 VND/post, suitable for those who want to choose high quality implant posts while still ensuring reasonable costs. In addition, you can refer to otherKorean Implant linesto make a suitable choice.

Neo Active Implant is the line with the most outstanding quality among all Korean Implant lines

If you need to refer to more images and information of Neo Active, you can watch the following short video:

3.2. Straumann Implant

Straumann Implantis one of the most high-end Implant lines on the market, highly appreciated for its outstanding durability and fast bone integration:

• Origin:Manufactured by Straumann (Switzerland), the world's leading Implant brand with more than 60 years of experience in the field of dental implants.
• Structure:The post has a double helical thread design, helping to increase stability right from the moment of implantation. The abutment surface is treated with SLA or SLActive technology, capable of accelerating the bone integration process, shortening healing time compared to traditional technologies.
• Advantages:High success rate, suitable for all bone conditions, including those with low bone density or needing immediate restoration. The abutment is highly durable, less susceptible to bone loss over time, helping to ensure long-term results.
• Price:The average price ranges from 34,450,000 - 46,000,000 VND/abutment.

The Straumann Implant generation belongs to the highest-end segment on the market with outstanding quality

You can see more actual images of the Straumann abutment in the short video following:

3.3. Nobel Biocare Implant Abutment

Nobel Biocare Implant Abutment is a high-end abutment line trusted by many dental experts thanks to its optimal design and flexible restoration capabilities:

• Origin:Manufactured by Nobel Biocare (Sweden), one of the pioneering brands in the field of dental implants with more than 50 years of experience.
• Structure:The abutment has a double helical thread design, helping to increase stability right from the moment of implantation. graft. Exclusive TiUltra surface treatment technology accelerates osseointegration, increases adhesion and reduces the risk of failure.
• Advantages:High durability, good biocompatibility, suitable for cases with weak jawbone or severe bone loss. In particular, the Nobel Biocare abutment is well compatible with advanced implant technologies such as the X-Guide Positioning Robot. In addition, this is also one of the rare abutment lines certified for immediate restoration by the FDA.
• Price:The average price ranges from 45,000,000 - 51,000,000 VND/abutment.

The Nobel Biocare abutment has an advanced design, enhancing the ability to integrate new tissue. after implantation

You can see more actual images of this abutment line and listen to the doctor's shares in the following short video:

For more intuitive information, you can see the comparison table summarizing the information of the types of Implants below:

Note: Prices may vary depending on each dentist's policy. Please follow Lac Viet Intech Dental's continuously updatedDental Implant price listfor more details.

If you are looking for an Implant solution in the mid-range segment with reasonable cost and good bone integration ability, the Neo Active post will be the right choice. Meanwhile, if you prioritize long-term durability and fast healing speed, Straumann or Nobel Biocare abutments will respond better thanks to advanced technology and optimal design.

You should choose branded Implant abutments, genuine imported and warrantied to ensure safety

4. 4 golden rules when choosing an Implant

A good Implant needs to ensure material quality, clear origin and advanced surface treatment technology for the following reasons:

4.1. Choose a genuine Implant brand

Big brands often meet strict international standards, have a long history of development and are trusted by many dental experts. Some popular brands include Straumann (Switzerland), Nobel Biocare (Sweden) or Osstem (Korea).

Do not choose implants of unknown origin or advertised at too low a price because they may not guarantee quality, have poor bone integration or easily cause complications later. A high-quality implant not only helps the treatment process succeed but also minimizes risks and costs incurred in the future.

You should choose branded implants, genuine imported and fully inspected to ensure long-term effectiveness.

4.2. Choose a pillar with a well-treated surface

The surface of the implant is often treated to help it adhere firmly to the jawbone and ensure long-term stability. Some popular surface treatment technologies include:

• SA Technology:Surface treatment with sandblasting and acid to create roughness, increase the contact area between the implant and bone, promoting faster bone integration.
• SLA Technology:Combining sandblasting and acid treatment to create a microscopic surface, helping the bone adhere more firmly, reducing healing time and increasing the stability of the dental implant.
• SLActive technology:The most advanced technology, improved from SLA with high wettability, promoting bone integration significantly faster, especially suitable for those with weak bone density.

If you use implants with poorly processed surfaces, the ability to integrate bone will be affected, leading to looseness, susceptibility to rejection or infection in the implant area. This not only reduces the effectiveness of the restoration but can also cause you to have to redo the entire implant process, wasting time and money.

Implant posts that do not have good surface treatment will increase the risk of loss of jaw bone integration and post rejection

4.3. Choose an implant with a suitable design

Implant posts have many designs to suit different jaw bone conditions. The shape and size of the abutment can affect osseointegration and long-term stability.

For example, for people with poor bone density (D3, D4), implant posts with a deep thread design or wide surface will help increase the contact area with the bone, improving initial stability. For people with good bone density (D1, D2), you can choose an implant with a standard design with a moderate thread pitch, still ensuring stability without causing excessive pressure on the jawbone.

In addition, some implant lines have special designs such as gradually tapered or wide tapered shapes to help adapt to many different bone conditions, especially in cases where bone grafting or sinus lift is needed. You should consult your doctor to choose the right type of implant to ensure good integration, durability and limit the risk of complications after implantation.

Implants come in many different sizes and designs to best meet jaw bone conditions

4.4. Choose a reputable dentist

A reputable dentist not only ensures the use of high quality implants, imported directly from major brands, but also commits to a long-term warranty. In particular, the team of doctors at reputable dentists will often have high expertise and experience to advise on choosing the type of Implant suitable for each person's jaw bone condition.

At the same time, reputable dentists often ensure that they meet medical standards in terms of facilities such as machinery, equipment, modern technology, and implant procedures are carried out according to strict standards, helping to minimize risks and ensure long-term treatment effectiveness.

You should choose to plant implants at reputable dental facilities that meet all conditions regarding material quality, doctor's skills and facilities.

To know how to choose a quality implant, please listen to the 4 golden rules shared by experts in the following short video:

Implant headdetermines the durability of teeth but is not the only factor. A good dental implant requires a synchronous combinationPorcelain crowns, prosthetic posts and implant posts, ensuring long-term chewing function and aesthetics. Implantation technique is also important, requiring highly skilled doctors to follow the correct procedure to limit complications.

Currently, there are no quality dental implants1 million VND. Cheap advertising often comes with poor quality pillars, risk of rejection, infection, and health effects. Therefore, you need to avoid unusually cheap advertisements to ensure safety and treatment effectiveness.

In short, the quality ofImplant cylindernot only affects the durability and ability of bone integration but also affects the long-term effectiveness of the restoration. Depending on your needs and financial ability, you can consider popular implant models to make an appropriate decision.

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