Is a dental appliance with an implant a possible combination?
Orthodontics in adults
It is a common question among adults who have had oral rehab: who has dental implants can later align their teeth with an appliance? The answer is yes, the dental device with implant is not an incompatibility, but this relationship has some important points.
In this article, we explain what happens when orthodontics and implantology intersect, with the support of Dr. Andreia Pais, the orthodontist of A Clínica Dr. Pedro Mota.
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Compatibility test between Orthodontics and Implantologia
Dental implants are fixed structures, usually made of titanium, that replace the root of the missing tooth. Unlike natural teeth, implants do not move. Here is the key point of this relationship.
To assess the degree of compatibility of this relationship, we ask for help from our orthodontic specialist, Dr. Andreia Pais.
Orthodontic treatment is possible even if the patient has implants. The plan has to be adapted: the implant is left static, and the movement of the remaining teeth must be adjusted to its position.
That is, it’s not the implant that moves, but the teeth around it will be strategically repositioned.
When does orthodontics in patients with implants make sense?
Orthodontics may be indicated in adults with implants in the following scenarios:
- Before placing new implants (to make adequate space).
- To correct the alignment of remaining teeth.
- When there is an incorrect bite (malocclusion).
- To improve aesthetics or facilitate hygiene.
Sometimes, we also find combined treatments, in which one starts with alignment and ends with implants. This is an approach increasingly sought after by adults who want to rehabilitate the smile completely.
What kind of appliance can be used?
Transparent aligners (such as the Invisalign or Impress system) are very effective in these cases because they allow you to control each movement with precision, but it is necessary to pay attention to some aspects, discussed earlier in this article.
Still, treatment can also be done with conventional fixed devices, depending on the complexity of the case.
3 advantages of aligners
- Aesthetics and discretion
- Comfort and hygiene
- Precise digital planning (ideal for those who already have prosthetics or implants).
In A Clínica Dr. Pedro Mota, the treatment is always personalized, with digital study and support of orthodontists and implantologists together.
Care to be taken in orthodontic treatment with implants
Before proceeding with orthodontic treatment in patients with implants, it is necessary not to disregard the critical phases for the success of the treatment, which we have listed below, even in order not to compromise the implants.
- Make clinical and radiographic evaluation.
- Define whether the implant interferes with the orthodontic plan.
- Monitor possible unwanted movements around the implant.
It is essential to ensure that the implant structure is stable and without signs of overload.
Say yes to a smile aligned even with implants!
Putting dental appliances after implantation is a possibility that you now know you can consider.
However, I do not renounce a careful assessment and an interdisciplinary treatment plan as you find in our dental clinic in Vila Franca de Xira. The secret lies in the articulation between specialties, something that Clínica Dr. Pedro Mota does with excellence.
Don’t let doubt drive you away from the smile you want. Talk to us and schedule your review!
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