How dental implants are beneficial for patients

 

If your teeth are damaged or missing, whether it’s one or several, dental implants may be the solution for you. There are several people who lost their teeth in their early days or in their teenage years. Since your teeth are important to good health, it’s important to replace those that you’ve lost. There are primary situations for people who are interested in getting dental implants. 

• You need to have healthy gums
• You need to have sufficient bone in your jaw
• You need to have good overall health

Lack of bone won’t prevent you from getting implants, but you’ll need to have a bone graft. We can take bone from other parts of your body or can use a bone-substitute material. 

ARE DENTAL IMPLANTS THE SAME AS DENTURES?

Implants and dentures are two different attributes. Unlike dentures, dental implants are permanently installed and never need to be removed. They clear speech and won’t fall out or slip when you’re speaking or eating. They’re custom made, they’ll match your natural teeth for size, colour, and shape, so no one will know that you have implants. Different types of implants are available-

• Endosteal implants that are installed in the jawbone
• Subperiosteal implants that are installed under the gum tissue

A Dental Implant Has Three Distinct Parts

A dental implant has three different parts-

1. The Body- The body of your implant, called the post, is made of titanium. It’s lightweight, strong and low rejection rate, so your body should comprehend into your jawbone and will, over the course of several months, fuse to the bone as firmly as a natural tooth.
2. The Crown- This is the clear part of the dental implants, sometimes called prostheses, and the last step of implant installation. 
3. The Abutment- The abutment is the connector that attaches your tooth to the post and it’s installed after osseointegration is complete.

What Should I Expect During Implant Surgery?

Your specific procedure will be tailored to your unique needs, but the dental implants procedure is generally as follows-

• We’ll remove the teeth that are going to be replaced, if necessary, and perform other procedures you may need for your implant to be successful.
• If you want to perform a bone graft another time, will schedule it. 
• We’ll prepare the site for surgery.
• We’ll install your abutment and once it’s healed, we’ll make impressions of your teeth and jaw. 
• We’ll install the body, which is the titanium post, and perform a minor bone graft if you need it. 
• We’ll affix your crowns.

The amount of time you’ll need to allot for your procedure will totally depend on the number of procedures you’re having, as well as how soon your gums will heal. 

If you’re interested in dental implants, be sure to select an oral surgeon who is board- certified and willing to provide you with a list of their qualifications. If you would like to book a dental appointment or any other dental procedure, visit our visit. We look forward to working with you.

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