Dental Implants

What are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are replacement of tooth roots. A dental implant is an artificial tooth root. Implants provide a strong foundation for fixed (permanent) or removable replacement teeth that are made to match your natural teeth. It is a titanium screw, which is placed in the jaw bone to replace the root of a missing tooth.

Why do we need dental implant?

Dental implants can be used to replace a single tooth, several teeth, or all of the teeth. The goal of teeth replacement in dentistry is to restore function as well as esthetics. Implants are supported by bone only and do not affect surrounding natural teeth.

How do Dental Implants Work?

Because implants fuse to your jawbone, they provide stable support for artificial teeth. Dentures and bridges mounted to implants won’t slip or shift in your mouth — an especially important benefit when eating and speaking. This secure fit helps the dentures and bridges — as well as individual crowns placed over implants — feel more natural than conventional bridges or dentures.

What Are the Advantages of Dental Implants?

There are many advantages to dental implants, including:

Improved appearance: Dental implants look and feel like your own teeth. And because they are designed to fuse with bone, they become permanent.
Improved speech: With poor-fitting dentures, the teeth can slip within the mouth causing you to mumble or slur your words. Dental implants allow you to speak without the worry that teeth might slip.
Improved comfort: Because they become part of you, implants eliminate the discomfort of removable dentures.
Easier eating: Sliding dentures can make chewing difficult. Dental implants function like your own teeth, allowing you to eat your favorite foods with confidence and without pain.
Improved self-esteem: Dental implants can give you back your smile and help you feel better about yourself.
Improved oral health: Dental implants don’t require reducing other teeth, as a tooth-supported bridge does.

What are the types of implants?

Endosteal implants: these are surgically implanted directly into the jawbone. Once the surrounding gum tissue has healed, a second surgery is needed to connect a post to the original implant. Finally, an artificial tooth (or teeth) is attached to the post-individually, or grouped on a bridge or denture.
Subperiosteal implants: these consist of a metal frame that is fitted onto the jawbone just below the gum tissue. As the gums heal, the frame becomes fixed to the jawbone. Posts, which are attached to the frame, protrude through the gums.

What are the tips for Dental Implants?

Most dental implants are successful, and there are a few steps you can take to help ensure success and make your implant last.

Practice good oral hygiene: brush twice a day and floss once daily. Using interdental brushes, brushes that slide between teeth, can help clean the hard to reach areas around your implant.
Quit smoking: smoking can weaken the bone structure and can contribute to implant failure.
Regular Check ups: cleanings and exams every six months can help ensure your implant is in good condition.
Avoid chewing on hard foods: don’t chew on hard items such as ice and hard candy because they can break the crown and your natural teeth.

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