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Get The Perfect Smile With Dental Implants!
Dental implants are fixtures which are surgically screwed into the
jaw bone. False teeth are attached to the implant. Dental implant
surgery is particularly good for giving the appearance of a full set
of teeth, when one or more teeth are missing. Dental implants are
also used to replace bridges and removable partial dentures. For some
people, being able to feel proud of their smile again is worth the
dental implant cost.
Dental Implant Procedure
The dental implant procedure consists of placing the implants into
the jaw bone while the patient is under anesthesia. Dental implants
are usually made of titanium. However, aluminum oxide and surgical
stainless steel may also be used. After the surgery, the bone grows
around the implant. After the bones have grown and the recovery is
over, new teeth or dentures are attached to the implants.
Best Candidates for Dental Implants
Dental implants are good for people who are missing one or more teeth.
It can be a good alternative to a dental bridge or removable dentures.
It works best when there is enough bone left in the jaw for implants
to be fixed. Otherwise, a bone graft may be needed. People undertaking
dental implant surgery should be fit, with healthy gums. It is not
good for smokers, people with a lowered immune system or people with
unhealthy gums.
What Do Dental Implants Do?
Dental implants have a small attachment which comes out through the
gum. These attachments provide a base from which crowns, bridges and
dentures can be fixed. They can reduce the movement and provide stability
for dentures, bridges and crowns. They also have a more natural feel
to them and can help with proper chewing and speech.
Types of Dental Implants
There are two types of dental implants; endosteal implants and subperiosteal
implants. Endosteal implants are placed directly onto the bone. These
can be screw type implants, where implants are fixed into the jawbone.
They may also be plate form implants, where a flat, long implant is
placed into the jawbone.
The second type of implant is a subperiosteal implant. This is
used when there is not enough bone for endosteal implants. The subperiosteal
implant rests on top of the jawbone and underneath the gums. It
is a special implant that is made either after a cosmetic impression
of the jawbone or a CAT scans of the jawbone.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Here are some of the benefits of dental implants.
They act and feel like natural teeth.
Replacement teeth, bridges and crowns are kept stable.
They help stop the process of “atrophy” in the
jawbone that can happen with tooth loss.
They reduce the need to cut teeth for a bridge.
They improve the appearance and help improve confidence.
