Dental Implants
In the past, there weren’t many attractive options when it came to replace missing teeth, but now, thanks to modern dentistry, dental implants can not only return a beautiful, healthy smile, but restore the patient’s oral health as well.
Tooth implants involves placing a replacement tooth root in the jaw bone that sets the foundation for the new tooth or teeth to be placed. Tooth implants are durable, safe, effective, and easy to care for.
Implant Procedure
Prior to the dental implant procedure, a thorough examination will be conducted. The dentist will examine the teeth and jawbone to assess whether the gums are healthy enough and if the patient has enough bone to properly support an implant. X-rays will be taken to help the dentist develop impressions of the mouth to ensure replacement teeth fit accurately and naturally. A local anesthetic can be given prior to the implant to minimize pain and discomfort. The dentist will place the small titanium post implant into the missing tooth’s bone socket. During the course of the jawbone healing, it will grow around the implant.
The jawbone healing process can take 3 – 6 months as it lays a strong foundation for the replacement tooth to be placed. At this time, a small abutment, or connector post, is attached to the implant so that a new tooth, called a crown, can be placed later.
Type Of Restorations With Dental Implants
Single tooth implant
Multiple tooth replacement with Implant Bridge
Full mouth rehabilitation with implants
A. Implants with fixed bridges
B. Implant supported overdentures
