3-D navigated dental implantation - Further information
There are differences in the qualifications that a dental implant specialist can have. For example, a dentist specializing in dental implantology may have a master's degree in dental implantology in addition to their dental degree.
A master's degree in implantology is the highest quality mark there is for dental implantation. These people are authorized to perform dental implant surgery (surgery).
Dental implant surgery can be performed in a special dental implant clinic or on an outpatient basis (in a dental practice).
It is important that the dental implant specialist has the appropriate practice equipment and a well-trained team.
This is because dental implantation is always a surgical procedure that intervenes in the jawbone. Dental implantation creates an artificial tooth to replace the natural tooth. During dental implantation, the doctor replaces the tooth root and crown with artificial components.
Dental implant surgery not only improves the appearance of a tooth, but also its function. Dental implantation can compensate for tooth loss both aesthetically and functionally.
3D implantology is a modern procedure for the planning and placement of dental implants @ Generative AI /AdobeStock
Advantages of dental implantation
Dental implant surgery is now considered one of the most elegant solutions for replacing lost teeth.
Dental implant surgery replaces the lost tooth or several teeth with artificial ones. These are modeled on the original.
After dental implantation, the artificial tooth therefore fulfills an aesthetic purpose and all the functions of the natural tooth in the dentition. This means chewing and supporting the jaw.
The patient should therefore care for the artificial tooth after a dental implant operation in the same way as a natural tooth. No additional measures are required that other forms of artificial dentures need, for example.
The dental implant operation
Dental implantation can only be performed surgically. Either in a dental practice or in a dental implant clinic. It is important that the dental implantology expert and their team are well trained and have sufficient experience.
During dental implantation, the doctor first removes the diseased or injured natural tooth. To do this, the wound of the removed tooth must first be healed.
He then implants a post that represents the root of the tooth. A crown is then placed on top of this to match the appearance of the natural tooth.
A crown is like a protective cap that doctors place over the affected tooth @ Alex Mit /AdobeStock
Who performs dental implant surgery?
Dental implant surgery can be performed by dentists or oral and maxillofacial surgeons. In principle, any dentist can perform dental implant surgery. A special quality feature is that the dentist can demonstrate various additional qualifications.
The most important certifications and highest qualifications that a dentist can have for dental implantation include
"Specialist Implantology" (DGZI)
"Certified expert in implantology" (DGOI)
"Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists" (ICOI) or
3D implantology is a modern procedure for the planning and placement of dental implants @ Generative AI /AdobeStock
A crown is like a protective cap that doctors place over the affected tooth @ Alex Mit /AdobeStock
