Here’s what determines the success of the dental implant – interview Dr Cazacu Corrado

The success of the dental implant is determined by several factors related to both the doctor and the patient. In an interview with Simona Dragomir, Dr. Cazacu Corrado explained all the factors that influence the success of dental implant insertion, its healing and the life span of the dental implant. During the interview, Dr. Cazacu Corrado – Specialist in Dento-Alveolar Surgery explained what these factors are and what their importance is.

Experience of the doctor performing the procedure

The first and most important factor mentioned in the interview was the experience of the Specialist Doctor who performs the intervention. The technique he uses in the procedure and his experience in the field of implantology are important. The level of experience is given by the number of hours of work, the number of implants inserted and the number of satisfied patients.The technique with which the implant is inserted is important because it must take into account how the bone in which the dental implant is to be inserted is prepared, how many rotations the implant is inserted or how deep it can go depending on the bone offer. Situations in which the bone is melted are also common. In this case, a CT scan is needed in advance to decide on the best treatment plan.

Correct identification of the patient’s health status during the consultation

It is very important that the first steps before the dental implant insertion procedure are carried out correctly, that a correct diagnosis is made, but more than that, the doctor carefully analyzes the patient’s health and takes action if changes are necessary in his treatment before the intervention is performed. There are also frequent cases in which, when the diagnosis has not been made correctly or the patient’s health problems have not been taken into account, various complications occur.Dr. Cazacu Corrado tells patients that a wrong procedure should not shatter their hope for a new smile on dental implants. If the implants have not healed properly, it does not mean that their body does not support the dental implant, but somewhere during the procedure a mistake occurred. Many of the patients of the DentOP clinic present with old implants, wrongly inserted elsewhere, and in such situations we extract those implants and perform the procedure once again. Although it is a difficult process, it is not impossible for them to benefit from a beautiful and healthy smile.

Supervision of dental implant healing for 4-6 months

It is important for the doctor to carefully supervise how the implant heals. Shortly after the insertion of the implants, a temporary work is fixed, meant to perform the masticatory and aspectual function during healing. Then the final work is fixed with an improved appearance and specially designed for the patient’s physiognomy. During this time, the patient attends periodic check-ups during which the doctor analyzes the evolution of the cure. It is important that the works are screwed and not cemented. If the patient does not follow a soft diet and forces temporary fixed work, it is possible to fail the dental implants.

Advanced technology and high-performance dental equipment

An advantage for the patient to benefit from a correct treatment is that the procedure is performed in a clinic that also has advanced technology and modern equipment. In the DentOP clinic, patients not only have panoramic X-rays that are performed periodically during periodic check-ups, but also the possibility of benefiting from a Computer Tomograph, a device with which the patient’s bone condition can be seen in the smallest detail. This allows the doctor to see the bone supply and insert an implant correctly that supports a long-lasting tooth.In addition, the patient can benefit from growth factor technology which is a process of centrifuging the blood collected from the patient before the intervention and extracting those factors that help speed up healing. The latter are used in the form of a membrane that is applied during the intervention.We have at our disposal a vital functions monitor with which the anesthesiologist assists us in complex interventions. We also provide our patients with a post-operative room where they can recover for a short time immediately after the intervention.

We must not deviate from the medical protocol just because “it’s cheaper”

Often, patients have to fit within a budget to solve their dental problems. This is not wrong, but when dental problems are very large there are various stages that cannot be avoided in the treatment plan. It is important for the patient to understand that he cannot have a quality treatment if a bone addition is omitted, for example. When fixing the definitive works, there are some patients who ask for composite material, but this is avoided because it is a softer material. It is also important that the works are screwed in and that cemented works are avoided.Dr. Cazacu Corrado is the only Dento-Alveolar Surgery specialist in Romania accredited by the international ZagaCenter network based in Barcelona. Within this network we find clinics in New York, Hong Kong, London, Montreal and renowned professionals, specialized in the rehabilitation of the most complex cases.