The techniques practiced in dental surgery in Tunisia  

What is dental surgery?

Dental aesthetics includes all the techniques to have pretty teeth. Beautiful teeth are often the expression of a certain social status. In our society which privileges appearance, it is an essential asset to facilitate social and professional relations as well as to strengthen self-esteem.

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The surgical phase of a dental implantation consists of dental surgery, osseointegration and finally placement on a dental implant.

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During dental surgery, the dental surgeon will open the gums to integrate the implant into the alveolar bone. This operation is done under local anesthesia.

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Contraindications to dental surgery

A patient concerned by one of the following problems will have to take this into account in relation to dental surgery for the placement of implants:

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• diabetes

• a transplant undergone in the past

• immune deficiencies

• a bone deficit in the jaw: following periodontitis for example.

• risk of bleeding

• heart problems

• smoking: there is 7 times more risk of losing an implant in a smoker than in a non-smoker because the healing is less good

• psychological problems: the patient must understand the stakes involved in placing an implant.

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