Implant-supported porcelain restoration

What is Porcelain Restoration on Implants?

Porcelain restoration on implants is the final and decisive stage in the implant procedure. After the Titanium post has securely integrated into the jawbone, the dentist will design and attach a porcelain crown (or bridge) on top. This process not only restores the shape and aesthetic color like real teeth but also fully assumes the chewing function, helping the chewing system operate stably and preventing jawbone resorption.

Detailed Structure of a Complete Implant Tooth

A completed implant tooth restoration consists of three tightly connected parts:

• Implant Post (Artificial Tooth Root): Made from pure Titanium – the material with the highest biocompatibility, directly implanted into the jawbone to replace the lost tooth root. This post serves as a solid foundation for load-bearing.

• Abutment Connection (Linking Joint): A metal or ceramic peg that acts as an intermediary, tightly connecting the implant post below the gum and the porcelain tooth above. The abutment is micro-designed to create an absolute seal, preventing bacteria from invading the implant area.

• Porcelain Crown (Artificial Tooth Body): The visible part of the tooth in the oral cavity. The porcelain crown is custom-made in the lab based on each customer's dental impression, ensuring harmony in size, shape, texture, and color matching the surrounding real teeth.

Outstanding Advantages of Porcelain Restoration on Implants

Porcelain restoration on implants is not just a solution to fill the gap of missing teeth but also offers comprehensive benefits in both function and aesthetics, surpassing traditional dentures (such as removable dentures or porcelain bridges). Specifically:

• Restores 99% Chewing Power: The porcelain tooth is securely fixed on the implant post, withstands force well, allowing comfortable chewing of hard, tough foods without worrying about looseness or falling.

• Natural Aesthetics: All-ceramic materials (such as Zirconia, Cercon) have optical transparency and color that completely matches real teeth, without causing dark gum lines.

• Preserves 100% of Real Teeth: The restoration operates independently at the missing tooth position, completely without grinding adjacent healthy teeth like the porcelain bridge technique.

• Prevents Jawbone Resorption: Chewing force transmitted from the tooth body to the implant post helps stimulate and maintain bone density, preserving facial structure, preventing sagging.

• Safe and Durable: Biocompatible medical materials. Tooth lifespan can last from 15-20 years or a lifetime with proper care.

• Easy Maintenance: With screw-retained technique, the dentist can quickly remove the porcelain crown for deep cleaning or periodic warranty without invading the implant post below.

Before and After Implant Crown Restoration at Santé

Results after Implant Crown Restoration at Santé

Results after Implant Crown Restoration at Santé