Dental Implant India - Dr. Sachdeva’s Dental Institute

The inferior alveolar nerve supply sensation to the lower lip, chin, etc. In case of severely atrophic mandible the nerve need to be reposition to make space for implant placement. But sometimes, there can be postoperative numbness in the lower lip and chin region. So, to help patient decide, the  dental professional  can give a block before the procedure with a longer acting local anesthetic like Marcaine (8-16 hrs), similar to the postoperative anesthesia the patient may experience. Before the procedure the Inferior Alveolar Nerve (IAN) need to be assess radiographically to locate the mental foramen. There are 2 nerve repositioning techniques: lateralization and transposition. For both the procedures a crestal incision with releasing incisions are made and the flap is reflected labially. Care to be taken during raising of the flap to preserve the periosteum and neurovascular bundle. Inferior Alveolar Nerve transposition (IANT) A complete osteotomy is done and a ...

Periodontal literally means ‘around the tooth’.  Periodontal disease  attacks the bones that support the teeth as well as the gums. Plaque is a sticky film of food debris, bacteria, and saliva. If plaque is not removed, it turns into calculus (tartar). When plaque and calculus are not removed, they start destroying the gums and bone. Periodontal disease is characterized by red, swollen, and bleeding gums. A number of people suffering from periodontal disease are not even aware of it! This is because the disease is usually painless in the early stages. Periodontal disease or  Periodontitis  is a disease where bacteria are trapped under the gums leading to inflammation and breakdown of the hard and soft tissues supporting the teeth resulting in mobile tooth and finally tooth lost with time. So, certain regenerative procedures like Guided Tissue Regeneration (GTR), etc are advocated to stimulate new bone growth and improve the function of the teeth. GTR is a p...