The Latest Techniques and Materials into Innovations in Dental Implant Technology
June 18, 2024
Dental implantology has come a long way and is still evolving. The techniques and tools used today to place dental implants may become obsolete tomorrow.
To stay ahead in the rapidly changing dental implantology landscape, dentists must keep up with dental implant technology trends. Advanced dental implant technologies can help dentists better plan implant procedures and prevent complications, improving patient outcomes.
Advanced 3D Imaging Technology
Image-guided surgery allows dentists to better plan dental implant procedures digitally. 3D printing is used to create custom dental surgical guides (to ensure unparalleled precision). When combined with 3D imaging technology, digital workflows can streamline the dental implant process, helping ensure better patient outcomes. Virtual planning minimizes the risk of errors and improves the success rate of procedures.
Advancements in Dental Implant Design
CAD/CAM technology has revolutionized implant dentistry. Dentists can now precisely plan implant placement. The advanced technology helps clinicians create unique designs according to dental anatomy of their patients. Customized implants fit snugly and perform flawlessly, improving patient outcomes.
Dental implant technology advancements have led to the development of mini dental implants. These implants are perfect for people suffering from dental bone loss. Shorter implants reduce the need for bone grafting procedures, simplifying and shortening treatments. The latest tapered designs mimic the natural root structure, helping ensure a more natural appearance.
Immediate load implants, or same-day implants, have been heralded as a potential game changer for patients who cannot make multiple trips to their dentist’s office to get implants. An immediate load implant allows for the placement of a temporary crown on the day of the implant surgery. Immediate load implants can help fast-track recovery, preserve the original gum tissue shape, and shorten treatments.
Micro-roughened surfaces, nano-structured coatings, and 3D printed scaffolds increase the surface area for bone attachment, ensuring implants bond with native bones.
Improving Osseointegration
Clinicians leverage nanotechnology to modify implant surfaces for faster and effective bone integration. Modified implant surfaces improve implants’ ability to bond with the surrounding bone.
Bioactive Coatings: Bioactive coatings for dental implants stimulate bone formation and speed up healing. They release biologically active substances that can further improve osseointegration.
Bone Regeneration Techniques
Guided bone regeneration and other innovative bone regeneration techniques can be used to ensure adequate bone density. GBR involves placing a barrier membrane around the implant site to promote bone growth. The membrane also prevents soft tissue from invading the healing bone. For patients with low bone density, the technique (along with bone grafting) can help ensure a successful outcome.
Innovations in Prosthetics
3D Printing and CAD/CAM technology help clinicians create custom dental crowns, dentures, and bridges. Advanced materials, such as ceramics and zirconia, improve the stability and aesthetics of implant-supported prosthetics. These materials are biocompatible and boast superior wear resistance.
Advancements in implant abutment design facilitate clinicians’ efforts in developing effective solutions. Angulated abutments, for example, allow for better emergence profiles and improve soft tissue aesthetics.
We at Argon Dental help dentists plan every step of dental implant procedures with advanced technology. Our dental implants are designed with the user in mind. Have questions about our products or services? Call 844-484-4998.
