Dental implants are usually completed in two phases.

Phase 1: is the current implant placement: the implantologist uses an accurate surgical techniques to make an incision in the gum tissues and places the implants into dimentionally controlled sites (depth and width) in the jawbone. This process is realized in the office using only local anesthesia or light sedation to make the patient more at ease. The implants are placed into the jawbone for 3 to 6 months, that is the time required for osseointegration (bonding to bone). This helps ensure a strong, solid foundation for replacement teeth. During this period temporary bridges or dentures are placed to understate any inconvenience both cosmetic, and chewing.

The second and final phase is constituted by creating and fixing the new tooth or teeth to the implant structure. In this phase, in fact, they are created and attached to the anchored implant in the jaw. Dental implants can be placed to substitute a single tooth or complete dentures: your dentist will suggest the best choice for you!

The CAI Academy is an international non-profit association that oganizes implantology workshops, courses and congresses for Implantologists and Prosthesists who need continuous adjournments and education on Computer Guided Implantology. The 1st International Computer Aided Implantology Academy Congress (May 2006) will take place in Rome. Speakers and Moderators from all around the world will contribute with their experience to the knowledge in the Computer Guided Implantology. Read the Scientific Program.