Dental implants are artificial tooth roots surgically placed into the jawbone to support replacement teeth or bridges. Typically made of titanium, these small screws fuse with the jawbone, providing a stable foundation for artificial teeth that function and appear like natural ones.
Advantages of Dental Implants
Natural Appearance and Feel: Dental implants closely mimic the look and sensation of natural teeth.
Improved Chewing Function: They restore full chewing ability, allowing you to eat your favorite foods without discomfort.
Enhanced Speech and Confidence: By filling gaps left by missing teeth, implants can improve speech clarity and boost self-esteem.
Prevention of Jawbone Loss: Implants stimulate the jawbone, preventing bone deterioration that often follows tooth loss.
Durable and Long-lasting Solution: With proper care, dental implants can last for many years, often a lifetime.
Dental Implant Treatment Process
1. Consultation and Planning: Your dentist evaluates your oral and jaw structure through scans and X-rays to determine the best implant placement strategy.
2. Implant Placement: Under local anesthesia, the dentist makes an incision in the gum and drills a small hole into the jawbone to insert the titanium implant.
3. Healing Period: Over several months, the implant fuses with the jawbone in a process called osseointegration, ensuring stability.
4. Attachment of Abutment and Prosthetic Tooth: After healing, an abutment is placed on the implant, and a custom-made crown is attached, completing the restoration.
Types of Implants
Endosteal Implants: The most common type, placed directly into the jawbone.
Subperiosteal Implants: Placed under the gum but above the jawbone, suitable for patients with insufficient bone height.
Zygomatic Implants: Used in cases of significant jawbone loss, anchored in the cheekbone (zygoma) rather than the jawbone.
Techniques like the All-on-4® treatment concept allow for the replacement of an entire arch of teeth using only four implants, providing a full set of teeth with minimal implants.
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