What are Dental Implants?
A natural tooth consists of a crown (the part you see above the gum), and the root (the part hidden under the gum, within the jawbone). It is the root that actually holds the natural tooth in place.
When a person is missing a tooth, the dentist must decide how to re-create the crown portion, and he must choose the best method to hold it in place. Dental implants were created for this purpose.
Dental implants are metallic cylinders that are placed into the jawbone where original teeth once existed. These root-like cylinders are used to secure a replacement tooth in place in a spot where a tooth is missing. Dental implants can also be used to secure loose teeth in place by being installed alongside the loose teeth and anchoring to them with splinted crowns. This will allow the loose teeth to function better and last longer in the mouth. Dental implants are made of various biomaterials. Most commonly, a surgical metal called titanium is used, because it is the most compatible with human biology. They are surgically placed in the jawbone, right in the dentist’s office, using a local anesthetic. Approved and tested implant systems are very successful. In fact, some have lasted more than 20 years with a better than 90% success rate. Patients who have good oral hygiene and take care of their new teeth can enjoy implants that last a lifetime.
Who is a candidate for dental implants?
Anyone in reasonable health who wants to replace missing teeth. You must have enough bone in the area of the missing teeth to provide for the anchorage of the implants. Some people are missing all their teeth and most of those are excellent candidates for dental implants, but today, we use implants to replace small bridges, removable partial dentures and even missing single teeth. If a patient does not have enough bone to support a dental implant, bone grafts can be placed.
What are the different types of dental implants?
There are many different types of dental implants from which to choose, including:
· An artificial bone substitute
This type of implant involves a synthetic bone substitute being fitted on top of the bone to help rebuild the shrinking ridge and provide sturdy support for dentures. Because it is made of the same type of mineral found in natural bone, this type of implant bonds to the existing jawbone.
· Endosteal implants
This type of implant is inserted into the jawbone to serve as the tooth’s root.
· Subperiosteal implants
This type of implant, usually an option for persons who can no longer wear conventional dentures, involves a lightweight, specially designed, metal implant that fits directly on the existing bone.
Dental implants may either be inserted by a dentist specially training in implantology, or by an oral surgeon in a hospital.
What Exactly Does the Dental Implant Procedure Involve?
First, you will need to discuss your options with your dentist. Together, it will be decided if you are a good candidate for dental implants. The dentist will take a complete dental history, x-rays, and complete a thorough oral examination. If you are a candidate for implant surgery, the procedure is as follows:
Surgical placement of the implant(s) into the bone. This is usually done right in the dentist’s office, with a local anesthetic. After surgery, there is a healing period of approximately four months. During this time, the implants fuse to the bone by a process known as ‘osseointegration’. Next, there is a minor surgical exposure of the top of the implant, whereby the dentist will attach the post to the implant. The function of the post is to become the support for either one tooth or a set of teeth. This is a short procedure that usually requires only local anesthesia. The last phase is the restorative phase. The dentist will take impressions and then make a prosthesis that will attach to the implants. This will require several visits. Once completed, your mouth will be restored to natural looking, strong teeth.
Benefits of Dental Implants:
Dental implants have given countless patients many amazing benefits.
· You will smile again
· Improved appearance
· Improved comfort
· Improved speech
· Eat better, enjoy more foods, better nutrition
· Convenience
· Improved self-esteem
Dental implants are also a great value for your investment. You will be getting a product that you will be using 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks of the year, probably for many, many years of your life.
What is the success rate of dental implants?
This depends very much on where the implants are placed and what they will be called upon to do. The best-case scenario is the placement of implants in the front portion of the lower jaw. Here success can be as high as 98-100%. In other areas of the mouth, success rates can drop significantly. According to figures that we have today, the success of implants in the front part of the upper jaw are anywhere from 90-95%. Success rates of implants in the back part of the upper and lower jaw can be in the 85-95% range. The success rate in my practice for the past ten years has been 99+% for all implants placed.
Benefits of Dental Implants In India:
In India Dentistry is a growing industry with 13,000 practicing dentists. However, at the same time it is affordable by average citizens due to the cheap Dental Care Services provided by Indian dentist. Dental treatment is generally not reimbursed by the National Health Schemes of some countries and is too expensive. India is an outsourcing dental facility provider; facilitate your access to world-class dental services in India. India have a wide network of contacts with the well-known hospitals, which are recognized at international level, which have team of well-qualified and professional doctors, consulting surgeons, nursing and caring staff to give the best treatment. India provides extensive range of dental services ranges from minor operations to major surgeries in various specialized fields like ophthalmology, dentistry and cosmetic surgery. India also provides excellent after-care and recuperative package at the destination of your choice in India. In addition to dental services, India also provides complete transport, travel, accommodation and tourist assistance to the health seeking individual and his family. This makes it possible for patient to get the dental treatment that they need and at the same time, patients get an opportunity to visit India, one of the most sought after tourist destinations in the world. A subcontinent, with amazing diversity and beauty, it is a place where you would like to come back for more.
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