Dental Implants
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that a periodontist places into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. Its all about getting a second smile after losing it due to some disease, injury or some other reason.
>> Dental Implant procedure & recovery
With advancement in the technology, dental implants are actually more tooth-saving than traditional bridgework, since implants do not rely on neighboring teeth for support.
Many people who wear dentures are concerned with the amount of time it takes for the dental implant procedure itself, along with the time required for recovery. Conventional dental implant procedures can require many appointments, and many hours of long surgical procedures. Also, recovery from conventional dental implants can take weeks, months and even years. Now a days the procedure takes just one day (instead of multiple appointments), and patients can eat anything they want immediately following the procedure!
Dental Implants can be used for
- Replacing a missing tooth with a crown on the Implant.
- Replacing a set of teeth with a bridge on the Implants.
- In those cases where a full denture is being used, Dental Implants can be used to give the patient fixed teeth.
Advantages of Implants Over Dentures or a Bridge
Ofcourse dental implants are a better solution for missing teeth.
• Dental implants look and feel like your own teeth! No one will ever know that you have a replacement tooth.Now denture wearers can enjoy the freedom and confidence of having completely stable and secure teeth. Never worry about loose dentures again!
• Dental implants don't sacrifice the quality of your adjacent teeth like a bridge does because neighboring teeth are not altered to support the implant. More of your own teeth are left untouched, a significant long-term benefit to your oral health!
• Dental implants will allow you to once again speak and eat with comfort and confidence! With a beautiful set of teeth attached to implants, you will the confidence and freedom to enjoy any social activity you desire.The success rate of dental implants is highly predictable. They are considered an excellent option for tooth replacement.
What Is Treatment Like?
When consulted a periodontist your specific condition and the type of implant chosen, he will create a treatment plan tailored to meet your needs. Click for more information:
• Single Tooth Replacement One implant and a crown can replace a single missing tooth. A dental implant replaces both the lost natural tooth and its root.
• Several Teeth Replacement Implant-supported bridges can replace several missing teeth.
• Replacing All of Your Teeth An implant-supported full bridge or full denture can replace all your missing teeth. Dental implants will replace both your lost natural teeth and some of the roots.
• Sinus Augmentation Success of Implant is the quantity and quality of the bone where the implant is to be placed. The upper back jaw has traditionally been one of the most difficult areas to successfully place dental implants because of insufficient bone quantity and quality and the close proximity to the sinus. Sinus augmentation corrects this problem by raising the sinus floor and developing bone for the placement of dental implants.
• Ridge Modification Deformities in the upper or lower jaw can leave you with inadequate bone in which to place dental implants. For this, the gum is lifted away from the ridge to expose the bony defect. It is then filled with bone or bone substitute to build up the ridge. Ridge modification greatly improves appearance and increase the chances for successful implants that can last for ever.
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