What you should know about Dental Implants!
What you should
know about Dental Implants!
If you have broken or severely damaged a tooth and
need an implant, do you know your options? Chances are you don’t, in this
article you will learn the basics about implant dentistry and the fact that as
surgical techniques and technology have improved, so have your tooth
replacement options. And once your implant is in place, you will be well on
your way to good oral health as your new implant is not susceptible to decay or
periodontal disease in the same way as a natural tooth!
You may have heard the term dental implant, but do you
really know what it is? Teeth essentially can be thought of having two main
parts: the crown, the part of the tooth that can be seen above the gum tissues,
and the root, the part that is suspended in the bone by periodontal ligament
that keeps the tooth in place. A dental implant is a tooth replacement system
in which an extracted tooth and its root are replaced with a new metal root
that is typically made of titanium. The new tooth, usually made of porcelain or
zirconium is then attached to the implant via a retaining screw and abutment
connector.
In addition to more than 40 different types of
traditional or standard dental implants, there are now mini and even micro-mini
implants; thus you can easily see the importance of understanding your options
when talking to your dentist about your specific needs. From single and
multi-tooth replacements to different combinations of fixed and removable
bridgework and over-dentures, your dentist will select the type of implant that
best resolves your particular tooth replacement challenges. In fact, if you
have loose dentures, implant-supported over-dentures are now considered the
standard of care for patients who have lost all their teeth in one or both
jaws.
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