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Dental Implant : Almost as good as Natural tooth!










Dental implants are artificial tooth roots that are placed in the jawbone to replace one or more missing teeth. They are a popular and effective long-term solution for people who have lost teeth due to injury, periodontal disease, or other reasons.



Before choosing dental implants, talk to us about the potential benefits and risks, and whether you are a candidate for the procedure.

Things to consider:

  • Your overall health is an important factor in determining whether you are a good candidate for dental implants, how long it will take to heal, and how long the implant may stay in place.

  • Smoking may affect the healing process and decrease the long-term success of the implant.

  • The healing process for the implant body may take several months or longer, during which time you typically have a temporary set of teeth.



Benefits of Dental Implant Systems:

  • Restores the ability to chew

  • Restores cosmetic appearance

  • Helps keep the jawbone from shrinking due to bone loss

  • Preserves the health of the surrounding bone and gums

  • Helps keep adjacent (nearby) teeth stable

  • Improves quality of life

  • Improves speech.





Benefits of dental implants vs. bridges

Dental implants offer some advantages over traditional dental bridges such as:

  • They don’t require damaging surrounding teeth.

  • They tend to last longer.

  • They tend to look more natural.

  • They tend to lead to less decay in surrounding teeth.


Benefits of dental implants over dentures

Dental implants offer some benefits over traditional dentures such as:

  • They more closely resemble and feel like your natural teeth.

  • They require less daily maintenance.

  • They may provide more comfortable & efficient chewing.

  • They generally last longer.

  • They may help preserve jawbone tissue.




Basics of Dental Implant

Dental implant systems consist of a dental implant body and dental implant abutment and may also include an abutment fixation screw. The dental implant body is surgically inserted in the jawbone in place of the tooth's root. The dental implant abutment is usually attached to the implant body by the abutment fixation screw and extends through gums into the mouth to support the attached artificial teeth.


The process involves multiple steps, including consultation, implant placement, healing period, abutment placement, and crown attachment.


Risks and drawbacks of dental implants

The main drawbacks for implants are:

  • They’re generally more expensive than other treatment options.

  • They require dental surgery.

  • The whole implantation process will likely take multiple dental appointments and up to 6 months.

  • They may need additional procedures like dental bone graft.

Like all surgical procedures, dental implants come with some rare risks including:

  • damage to surrounding teeth or tissues

  • bleeding

  • implant failure

  • gum recession

  • infection

  • allergic reaction to anesthetic

  • nerve or tissue damage

Implant failure rates have been reported as 11% in smokers and 5% in nonsmokers over 10 years


After the dental implant procedure:

  • Carefully follow the oral hygiene instructions given to you by your dental provider. Regularly cleaning the implant and surrounding teeth is very important for long-term success of the implant.

  • Schedule regular visits with your dental provider.

  • If your implant feels loose or painful, tell your dental provider right away.


If you have any doubts or questions, feel free to ask – we're here to assist you every step of the way!

 
 
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