What are the significant differences between a one-phase implant and a two-phase implant?
Are you looking to replace your missing teeth permanently? If so, dental implants are the widely acknowledged solution for you. You have two standard implant options. First, one-phase implant implantation occurs in one phase; on the other hand, the two-phase implant implantation takes two phases. Which implantation method is preferable depends on several factors, most notably the condition of the jaw bone. Let's see, what are the five most important differences between a single-phase, immediate loading implant and the conventional two-phase implants.
1. Implantation procedure
Nobody loves dental treatments, so it must be gentle, pain-free, and as short as possible. That is one of the most critical expectations of patients, and one-phase implantation is ideally in line with these expectations.
The surgery itself, the implantation of implants, is a relatively gentle and straightforward operation. It is not necessary to incision the gums and sutures them after implantation. In terms of surgery, a one-phase implant means that there is only one operation (surgery)! The conventional two-phase implant implantation process involves two surgeries, which means more suffering and a longer time for the implant to heal.
2. Implantation process duration
With a one-phase implant, also known as immediate loading implants, the surgery occurs in one single procedure, shortening the treatment time. The other important time factor is that one-phase implants are loadable immediately! That means there is no need for healing ossification time, as with two-phase implants, which usually take about 4 to 6 months.
Using a one-phase implant, complete oral rehabilitation that includes complete upper and lower jaw implantation plus long-term temporary dentures takes only 4 to 5 days, which is extremely short. And this short period consists of the preparation for implantation, such as removing teeth unsuitable for prosthetic care.
A complete oral rehabilitation procedure shortly as follows
- First time - preparation, teeth extraction, and implantation
- Second time - frame fitting
- Third time - denture fitting
- Fourth time - installation
- Fifth time - check-up, final adjustments
Imagine visiting a dentist and leaving on the 5th day with a beautiful, perfectly functioning implant-based denture. The immediate loading implants are capable of, and it comes with a double guarantee. Guarantee for implanted implants and the dental work performed!
3. Type of implants we use
We only use guaranteed original Swiss implants purchased directly from the Swiss manufacturer's distributor. In addition to a high level of technical knowledge, this is one of the essential prerequisites for performing the highest quality work.
Among the first, it is important to mention the feature of one-phase implants that consist of only one piece. So, an implant is a piece of artificial dental root. That is a significant benefit of an immediate loading implant in many ways.
Since a one-phase implant is a single piece, it is a lot easier to use and handle than a multi-piece two-phase implant. Ease of use shortens and simplifies implantation and denture completion times too.
If, for some reason, an implant needs to replace, the removing process is much easier with a one-piece implant than a multiple-piece two-phase implant.
4. Price
It is not the most important benefit of a one-phase implant, but it is worth mentioning that an immediate loading implant is somewhat less expensive than a two-phase implant. In addition, it is more reliable and less likely to fail.
In a two-phase implant, different implant parts are priced separately, which results in a higher-end result. You have to pay separately for the components that make up the implant and the work.
5. Usability
Last but not least, we mention the one-phase implant' perhaps most significant benefit that can affect and give help to many people, especially in the older age group. That is since an immediate loading implant is usable in significant bone deficiency.
The unfortunate coincidence is that we need implants when, due to our age, the quality of bone necessary for a safe fixation is no longer the same as it was at a younger age. However, you do not need to be frustrated because dental implants are here to help.
The one-phase implant is designed to implant in almost any location on the jawbone, even when the bone's density and volume are not sufficient. X-rays clearly show that implants are in different directions and have significantly longer fastening screws to penetrate deeper and become more stable.
This article outlined the 5 most important differences between the one-phase implant and two-phase implant. Of course, there are other differences, but these are the ones that can help those who want to decide between the two dental implants and implantation methods.
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