A dental implant is an artificial tooth inserted by a dentist into the jawbone. Implant installation is usually performed on patients who have lost one or more teeth.
Below is information about the procedure, benefits, and recommended dentists who provide dental implant services in Jakarta and Tangerang.
Dental Implant Procedure
Dentures come in various types, such as removable ones or permanent ones. However, for longer-lasting and aesthetically better results, dentists usually recommend implants that are embedded directly into the jawbone.
Here are the important steps in the dental implant procedure:
1. Extraction of the problematic or damaged tooth
The first step the dentist performs before placing a dental implant is removing the problematic or damaged tooth. Depending on the condition of the tooth, the extraction can be simple or require surgery.
If the damaged tooth is not the one to be replaced with an implant, it still needs to be treated—either filled or removed—because it could be a source of infection that interferes with healing after the implant procedure.
2. Jawbone grafting
After the tooth is removed, the dentist may need to perform a bone graft if the patient’s jawbone is too thin or too soft. Once the bone graft is completed, the implant can be placed in the now-stronger bone structure.
3. Placing the dental implant in the jawbone
When the jawbone is ready, the dentist will place the dental implant. In this step, the dentist makes a small incision in the gum and drills into the jawbone using a special tool to create a space for the implant, which acts as the tooth root.
After the implant is placed, the patient must wait for the bone to grow and fuse with the implant. This healing process usually takes 6–12 weeks.
4. Abutment installation
The dentist will also install an abutment, a connecting piece between the implant and the crown. This is done through a minor surgical procedure.
5. Placement of the artificial crown
Once the gums have healed, the dentist will place the artificial crown. This is done by creating an accurate mold of the teeth in a lab to ensure a precise match with the patient’s original teeth.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Dental implants have several advantages over removable dentures, including:
- A more natural and comfortable feel
- High success rate
- Improved chewing function
- Reduced risk of cavities in adjacent teeth
- Better bone preservation at the site of the missing tooth
- Less sensitivity in surrounding teeth
- No need to remove and clean them every night
Recommended Dental Implant Dentist in Jakarta and Tangerang
Mandaya Royal Puri Hospital has at least 17 dental specialists. One of their dentists, Drg. Riani, Sp.Perio, is an expert in dental implant procedures.
Drg. Riani is a specialist in periodontics and a registered member of the Indonesian Periodontology Association (IPERI). In addition to dental implants, she also specializes in tooth ablation, tooth extraction, braces installation, dental X-rays, scaling, fillings, root canal treatments, and sensitive teeth care.
Drg. Riani is available at Mandaya Royal Puri Hospital on:
- Saturday: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM (WIB)
To make your visit to Mandaya Royal Puri Hospital easier and consult Drg. Riani for a dental implant, you can use the WhatsApp chat feature, book an appointment, or download the Care Dokter app from Google Play or the App Store. This app helps you manage your visit, check your queue number, and access more information.
