Implants.
Dental
Implants are entirely artificial teeth that a periodontist or other
qualified dental specialist places into the jaw to hold an individual
crown or bridge of teeth! Dental implants do not rely on neighboring
teeth for their support; they are implanted directly into the jaw. Because
of the anchoring strength of dental implants they are in many ways better
option than traditional bridge and crown work. Dental implants feel
and look natural causing you to forget that you even have an artificial
tooth. Candidates for dental implants must be in good general and oral
health with adequate jaw bone and health gum tissue in the area of missing
teeth. Oral implants are categorized into the three main types:
· Endosseous Implants
· Subperiosteal Implants
· Transosseous Implants
· The commonly used implants are:
· Endosteal (in the bone): This is the most commonly used
type of implant. The various types include screws, cylinders or blades
surgically placed into the jawbone. Each implant holds one or more prosthetic
teeth. This type of implant is generally used as an alternative for
patients with bridges or removable dentures.
· Subperiosteal (on the bone): These are placed on top of the
jaw with the metal framework's posts protruding through the gum to hold
the prosthesis. These types of implants are used for patients who are
unable to wear conventional dentures and who have minimal bone height.
In the majority of cases, dental implants are
regarded as the number one clinical solution for missing teeth by
dentists.
A dental implant is a small cylinder of titanium, which is placed
in the bone of either jaw, to provide a permanent foundation for a
crown, bridge or precision denture.
An implant becomes a part of you. The body accepts titanium, like
no other metal and because of this; your dental implant is a truly
long term, predictable way to replace missing teeth.
Our experienced dentists will be delighted to see you for a consultation.
We are confident that together, we can tailor a solution to exceed
your expectations.
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Advantages of Dental Implants Over Dentures
or a Bridge
Every way you look at it, dental implants are a better solution to
the problem of missing teeth.
Esthetic Dental implants look and feel like
your own teeth! Since dental implants integrate into the structure
of your bone, they prevent the bone loss and gum recession that often
accompany bridgework and dentures. No one will ever know that you
have a replacement tooth.
Tooth-saving 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!
Confidence Dental implants will allow you to
once again speak and eat with comfort and confidence! They are secure
and offer freedom from the irksome clicks and wobbles of dentures.
They'll allow you to say goodbye to worries about misplaced dentures
and messy pastes and glues.
Reliable The success rate of dental implants
is highly predictable. They are considered an excellent option for
tooth replacement.
While high-tech in nature, dental implants are actually more tooth-saving
than traditional bridgework, since implants do not rely on neighboring
teeth for support.
Dental implants are so natural-looking and feeling, you may forget
you ever lost a tooth.You know that your confidence about your teeth
affects how you feel about yourself, both personally and professionally.
Perhaps you hide your smile because of spaces from missing teeth.
Maybe your dentures don't feel secure. Perhaps you have difficulty
chewing. If you are missing one or more teeth and would like to smile,
speak and eat again with comfort and confidence, there is good news!
Dental implants are teeth that can look and feel just like your own!
Under proper conditions, such as placement by a periodontist and diligent
patient maintenance, implants can last a lifetime.
