Preserving even parts of a natural tooth always outperforms a completely artificial prosthesis. The latter seems more reliable and durable, but it can provoke various complications. However, the use of tooth residues suggests their suitability.
The main condition for a successful procedure is the confirmed root health, in which the installation of pins is planned. It must be prepared for implementation. It should not contain cysts and granulomas, traces of caries (as for neighboring teeth). Also contraindications for this will be periodontal disease. If the bone base is too damaged and softened, the installation of the pin will not give the desired effect.
There are situations when even dental implantation is impossible. The main cause of this problem is bone atrophy. After tooth loss, metabolic processes cease, which can lead to a decrease in the volume required to fix the implant.
Despite all of the above, the main word remains with the prosthetist. It is he who renders his verdict after a thorough examination with the indispensable use of x-rays – which is suitable specifically for this patient. It is in your power to choose a competent specialist.
They say that teeth are like education: the first two sets in childhood and adolescence we get for free, and for the third we have to shell out a decent amount. Unfortunately, the problem of tooth loss is still relevant. It affects an unhealthy lifestyle, illness and stress; in women, pregnancy becomes a common cause. To make up for the lost, many turn to specialists in prosthetics. Already at the initial stage, the patient is faced with a choice – it turns out there are several types of such procedures.
The two main services are:
- Installation of pins.
- Implant implantation.
Given the price of dental services, I want to fix the disadvantage comfortably, once and for all. What you need to keep in mind when choosing a design?
What is a pin?
If a tooth that requires intervention has broken off, but it has a healthy root, this can be used as a basis for restoration. To do this, the roots are carefully cleaned, depulpation is performed, a pin is inserted into each cavity. This dental device is a thin metal or fiberglass rod. A crown is attached to it or a stable seal is formed. Thus, the pin most often becomes the foundation that strengthens the extended tooth.
What is an implant?
If the tooth is irrevocably lost, the roots had to be removed, then the artificial shaft is implanted into the bone tissue itself, and a crown is placed on top. There are 2 ways to install implants: one-stage and two-stage. The first option is possible immediately after the extraction of the problem tooth. The main condition is the absence of pathological inflammation, but there is an increased risk of complications. If tooth loss has occurred a long time, then a full study is necessary before the procedure.
The specialist makes a decision based on the condition of the tissues and a panoramic x-ray of the jaw, dissects the bone bed and performs an implantation operation. A special screw cap is used to protect the rod.
General features of orthopedic structures
Both implants and pins are made of corrosion resistant materials. Typically, this role is played by titanium alloy, cheaper models can be made of steel and fiberglass.
What are the differences?
- The essence of medical action. Strictly speaking, the restoration is precisely the installation of pins. Implantation of the whole structure directly into the bone tissue is a prosthetic tooth.
- Time. Implantation is a more laborious procedure. It requires not only careful preparation and research (which is carried out in the case of the installation of pins), but also a longer follow-up. First you need to implant an implant – it takes from 2 months to six months. After that, the base of the artificial tooth is formed and the final installation is made.
- Longevity. Implantation with a favorable outcome eliminates the risk of again encountering problems in this area. The pins can turn into a temporary remedy in a situation where the rest of the tooth continues to decay.
- The most significant difference apparent to the patient is cost. A pin, in view of a simpler design and less labor-intensive installation, is much cheaper than an implant, but it has much more contraindications. Do not save on your own teeth, in some cases a more expensive way will save the situation.
