{"id":109,"date":"2025-08-30T11:21:54","date_gmt":"2025-08-30T11:21:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drdelaram.com\/en\/?page_id=109"},"modified":"2025-11-03T16:39:50","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T16:39:50","slug":"dental-implant","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.drdelaram.com\/en\/dental-implant\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Implant"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Dental Implant Surgery: A Reliable Solution for Missing Teeth<\/h2>\n<p>Dental implant surgery replaces the roots of missing or damaged teeth with metal, screw-shaped posts, providing support for artificial teeth that closely resemble natural ones.<\/p>\n<p>Implants can be an excellent alternative to removable dentures or bridges that do not fit perfectly.<\/p>\n<h2>How Dental Implant Surgery Is Performed<\/h2>\n<p>The procedure depends on the type of implant and the condition of your jawbone. Implant surgery involves several stages, with the most critical being the placement of the implant post.<\/p>\n<p>The main advantage of implants is the stable support they provide for new teeth. This requires strong bone integration around the implant, which can take several months to fully develop.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drdelaram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dr.-Delaram_2_1.webp\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>The Role of Surgeon Skill in Implant Longevity<\/h2>\n<p>The experience and expertise of your implant surgeon are crucial for long-term success. Factors affecting implant longevity include oral hygiene, diet, lifestyle, implant placement location, and the surgeon\u2019s skill. For this reason, it is highly recommended to choose <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drdelaram.com\/blog\/%D8%A8%D9%87%D8%AA%D8%B1%DB%8C%D9%86-%D9%85%D8%AA%D8%AE%D8%B5%D8%B5-%D8%A7%DB%8C%D9%85%D9%BE%D9%84%D9%86%D8%AA\/\">an experienced implant specialist<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1274 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drdelaram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/implant-parts-e1692169824303.jpg\" alt=\"Dental Implant Procedure\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Stages of Dental Implant Treatment<\/h2>\n<p>Implant surgery is usually an outpatient procedure performed in stages, with healing time between each step. The main stages include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Removal of the damaged tooth<\/li>\n<li>Preparation of the jawbone and bone grafting (if necessary)<\/li>\n<li>Implant placement<\/li>\n<li>Bone growth and healing<\/li>\n<li>Placement of the abutment<\/li>\n<li>Placement of the artificial tooth (crown)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This entire process may take several months, mostly to allow new bone to grow and integrate with the implant.<\/p>\n<h2>Jawbone Enhancement for Implants<\/h2>\n<p>If your jawbone is too thin or soft, a bone graft may be necessary before implant placement. Chewing applies significant pressure, and insufficient bone support can lead to implant failure. Grafted bone may require several months to mature and support the implant.<\/p>\n<h3>How Bone Grafting Works<\/h3>\n<p>Bone grafting can involve natural bone taken from another part of the body or synthetic bone substitutes that provide a framework for new bone growth.<\/p>\n<h2>Traditional Bridge vs. Dental Implant<\/h2>\n<p>In the past, missing teeth were often replaced with a bridge, connecting crowns on adjacent teeth.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-878 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drdelaram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge.jpg\" alt=\"Dental Bridge\" width=\"259\" height=\"194\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Bridges have limitations: adjacent teeth must be shaved down, increasing the risk of decay. Statistics show that about 50% of bridge-supported teeth may decay within 10 years. Dental implants, introduced around 40 years ago, preserve neighboring teeth and provide a long-lasting solution.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-877 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drdelaram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge-vs-implant.jpg\" alt=\"Implant vs Bridge\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Components of a Dental Implant<\/h2>\n<p>Dental implants typically consist of three main parts:<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-880 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drdelaram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/implant-parts-2.jpg\" alt=\"Dental Implant Components\" width=\"264\" height=\"191\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fixture: surgically placed into the jawbone<\/li>\n<li>Abutment: supports the crown (sometimes integrated in one-piece implants)<\/li>\n<li>Crown: the visible artificial tooth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1275 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drdelaram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bone-graft-required-due-to-bone-e1692169953748.jpg\" alt=\"Jawbone Graft for Implant\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Implant Placement Procedure<\/h2>\n<p>During surgery, the dentist makes an incision in the gum to expose the bone, drills a hole, and places the implant post. A temporary prosthesis may be used for aesthetics.<\/p>\n<h2>Osseointegration<\/h2>\n<p>Once the implant is placed, osseointegration begins\u2014where the jawbone grows around the implant, creating a strong foundation similar to natural tooth roots. This process can take several months.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-879 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drdelaram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dental-implant-parts.jpg\" alt=\"Implant Abutment\" width=\"430\" height=\"320\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Abutment Placement<\/h2>\n<p>After osseointegration, the abutment is attached to the implant, usually under local anesthesia. The gum tissue is then closed around the abutment.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The abutment is visible above the gum line until the crown is placed.<\/li>\n<li>Gum healing takes about two weeks before the crown attachment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Implant Crown<\/h2>\n<p>After gum healing, a temporary crown may be placed, followed by a permanent crown matching the natural teeth.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-881 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drdelaram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/implant.jpg\" alt=\"Implant Crown\" width=\"711\" height=\"439\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Risks and Complications<\/h2>\n<p>Implants are generally safe but may involve:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Infection at the implant site<\/li>\n<li>Damage to surrounding structures (teeth, blood vessels)<\/li>\n<li>Nerve damage causing pain, numbness, or tingling<\/li>\n<li>Sinus problems if implants in the upper jaw protrude into the sinus cavity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Post-Operative Care<\/h2>\n<p>After implant surgery, patients may experience swelling, bruising, pain, and minor bleeding. Painkillers or <a href=\"https:\/\/fa.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%D8%A2%D9%86%D8%AA%DB%8C%E2%80%8C%D8%A8%DB%8C%D9%88%D8%AA%DB%8C%DA%A9\" rel=\"noopener\">antibiotics<\/a> may be prescribed. Soft foods and proper oral hygiene are essential during healing.<\/p>\n<h2>Success Rate of Dental Implants<\/h2>\n<p>Most implants are successful, but inadequate bone integration or habits like smoking can increase failure risk. Factors such as age, bone quality, and surgical technique are critical. Advanced cases require a periodontist or oral surgeon.<\/p>\n<p>Worldwide, over 3,000 implant brands exist, with about 150 available in Iran. Success depends more on surgical technique, soft and hard tissue management, and bone grafting rather than the brand itself.<\/p>\n<p>Implants are highly effective for fully edentulous jaws, often requiring 6\u20138 implants in the upper jaw and 5\u20136 in the lower jaw to support a full set of 12 teeth per jaw.<\/p>\n<h2>Contact Dr. Mohammadreza Delaram<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drdelaram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dr.-Delaram_4_1.webp\" width=\"614\" height=\"768\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For dental implant services, contact Dr. Mohammadreza Delaram, a specialist in periodontal surgery and dental implants, member of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Iranian Periodontists Association<\/li>\n<li>Iranian Implantology Association<\/li>\n<li>American Academy of Periodontology<\/li>\n<li>American Academy of Implant Dentistry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dr. Delaram has completed advanced oral surgery courses at Implantologie Klinik, Germany, and is a speaker at national and international dental conferences, with numerous published scientific articles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dental Implant Surgery: A Reliable Solution for Missing Teeth Dental implant surgery replaces the roots of missing or damaged teeth [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-109","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drdelaram.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/109","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drdelaram.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drdelaram.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drdelaram.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drdelaram.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=109"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.drdelaram.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/109\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":129,"href":"https:\/\/www.drdelaram.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/109\/revisions\/129"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drdelaram.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=109"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}