A great number of people are now resorting to dental implants in restoring a missing tooth since that it is fixed thus more stable and looks like a real tooth.
A dental implant is a false tooth that is used to restore a missing tooth. Essentially an implant is made up of a root and a crown. The implant acts as the base of the prosthetic tooth, it is made from titanium and is inserted on the jawbone. The crown looks like a real tooth, it is attached to the implant and is made from porcelain.
One unique feature of a dental implant is that it is hard to detect from the other existing teeth, as false teeth. This is because the base of the crown is embedded on the gums and looks to be its natural outgrowth.
With dental implant, the other teeth are not disturbed because it can stand alone, unlike with a dental bridge where the two teeth binding the missing tooth or teeth are used as support for the dental bridge. Naturally these two adjacent teeth will be exposed to some strain because they support the dental bridge.
Dental implants are also more comfortable than dentures because they are fixed and secured, while dentures have the tendency to move while you are conversing and while you are eating. There’s even a possibility that it can be dislodged out of the mouth when gurgling or if it’s a single denture there’s the likelihood that it can be swallowed while eating or while asleep. For those who have been wearing dentures for quite a while now, it’s now time to replace it with dental implants which besides being more convenient to wear, it is definitely more aesthetic.
The dental implant procedure
The titanium implant is attached to the jawbone via surgery. A periodontist or gum specialist commonly undertakes this procedure. In the first stage of the procedure, the titanium implant will be embedded on the area of the jawbone where the tooth is lacking. Then the jawbone surrounding it, will be left to grow around the implant. The process of osseointegration occurs for a duration of two to six months. Some gum inflammation and pain can be experienced after the surgery; this can be prevented by taking anti inflammatory medications and pain relievers. To facilitate healing, avoid unnecessary pressures on the mouth; eat only soft foods and warm soups.
When osseointegration had already occurred, the periodontist will now attached an abutment on the implant. The abutment will connect the implant to the crown. The cosmetic dentist or periodontist sees to it that the shade, shape and physical appearance of the crown match the existing teeth, thus it will look as natural as these other teeth. When osseointegration had already occurred, the periodontist will now attached an abutment on the implant. The abutment will connect the implant to the crown. The cosmetic dentist or periodontist sees to it that the shade, shape and physical appearance of the crown match the existing teeth, thus it will look as natural as these other teeth.
One requirement for a successful implant is a dense and robust jaw bone, particularly the area of the bone where the implant will be attached. A dense and healthy bone will facilitate osseointegration of the implant and will prevent the implant from shifting. People who smoke have a very little possibility for a successful teeth implant. Now, if you seriously desire to have implants, it is recommended that you quit smoking first if not you’ll just be losing your money as this procedure is quite expensive.|Therefore, cosmetic dentists do not suggest this to smokers, but if they do want to have implants then they should stop smoking first, so that they will not be losing money as this treatment is costly.
On the other hand, if you have strong jawbone and can maintain proper oral hygiene, and does not smoke, dental implants can be your best option to replace your lacking tooth or teeth.
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