Dental Implants
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Dental Implants
What is a dental implant? Put simply, dental implantsarevery small, threadedmetalfixtures, whichare placed surgically into either the lower or the upper jaw.They replace the roots of missing teeth. When the process is done, the dentist then positionsand attaches a bridge or artificial teeth known as crowns.Implants are comprised of titanium, or an alloy thereof. Titanium is highly corrosion-resistant and is has a tensile strength far greater than steel.The human body adapts wellto titanium,in turn allowing the tissues to heal well.Bone tissue bonds with, and grows onto,the surfaces of each implant providing strong, stableanchorsto which the artificial teeth or bridge secure.Dental implants last for several years, provided the patient maintains overall good oral health and regular checkups with her or his dentist.
Long-term studies of over 30 years in lengthfound that patients who were missing all of their teeth had an 80- to 90-percent success rate.For those patients who were missing one to several teeth, the success rate for implantsincreased to over 95 percent.These studiesindicate that dental implants are a safe, proven method of permanent tooth replacement.In some instances,it may necessary to removea dental implantif itbecomes loose or does not heal properly. However, after the site has healed, another implant usually can be placed,in some caseson the same day.
Implants require a surgical procedure.The surgery itself is relatively minor, butto ensure maximum sterility and patient comfort, the procedure is done in a hospital-style operating room, using state-of-theart instruments and equipment.The doctor will discuss the procedure in detail with each patient, making sure that he or she understands it.Both local and general anesthesia is available.
Placing dental implants is a professional collaboration between the oral surgeon, who performs the implant surgery itself, and the dentist, who performs any needed tooth extraction and bone grafting; and, in most cases, requirestwo separate procedures,or phases. In the first phase, the oral surgeon will incise the gum where the implant is to be placed, then create asmall opening in the jawand install the implant. Next, the doctor will suture the gum closed. For three to six months, the implant bonds to the bone tissue of the jaw. While this is happening, the patientwill be provided temporary dentures, if needed, and will need to eat soft foods. During this time, the dentist orders thereplacement crowns,or teeth.The dentist alsomeasures for, and creates the mold for, the prosthesis (crown or bridge). The dentist also makes any needed temporaryprostheses for the patient to wear until the implant has bonded with the bone tissue and healing is complete.
After the implant has bonded, and during the second portion of the implant procedure, the doctor will make another minute incision in the gumovereach implant, then install a miniscule, threaded titanium post into each implant. The bridge or crown is attached onto each post.Once that is done, the postscannot be seen, andthe result appears like natural teeth!
Does it have to take so long? Not necessarily. Using the latest advances in dentistry, 7 Day Dental s doctors in some cases are able to perform what is referred to assingle-stage implants. In certain circumstances, it is possible to place implants immediately after tooth extraction;but, while this minimizes the number of surgical procedures, it still requires a minimum of six weeks of healing before artificial teeth or a bridge can be placed.It is likely that the overall time required to place implants will decrease as more advances in dentistry happen.
Do you qualify for implants? Most likely, you do. A viable candidate is someone who is missing one or more teeth, orwho is unhappy with their dentures. A thorough oral examination is necessary, and a review of a patient s dental and medical history is needed first. Age is not a factor; but certain diseases, such as diabetes, or radiation therapyat the implant site, and smoking haveall proven to reduce success. However, there are treatments that increase the success rate, such as bone grafting, which is often needed for implant to bond well with the bone of the jaw.Placing implants also becomes more difficult the longer a tooth has been missing.
Should I consider implants? This is a question only you can decide, but here are some things to consider. Your teeth affect your quality of life.To begin with, missing teeth affect how you speak, what you can eat, and your appearance, for starters. When teeth are missing, the remaining teeth are going to be working harder to do the job your whole set of teeth did, which usually causes them to wear outtoo soon or become damaged. Missing teeth can also cause headaches and jaw pain due to the extra exertion of the jaw muscles. The improper chewingassociated with missing teeth can also cause improper digestion of food, even indigestion, which in itself serious.In addition to weight loss associated with improperly digested food, missing teeth can cause the cheeks to appear sucked in, making a person look gaunt.Who wants to have a deteriorating appearance, on top of deteriorating health?Very importantly, the consequence of missing teeth is thenatural assimilation of the jawbone tissue. What this means is that the body absorbs the jawbone at the site of the missing teeth, reducing the bone density in that area by up to about 25 percent loss-- in the first year alone. In more vivid terms, the jaw literally dissolves because the bone of the jaw in the area of the missing tooth no longer receives the stimulation caused by the force of chewing, which is what causes jawbone cell replacement in a healthy mouth.
The good news is that dental implants can correct the problems caused by damagedor missing teeth.Implants help preserve the bone structure of the jaws, as well as the face. They serve as natural teeth, enabling you to eat properly and to feel and look your best, and they last for decades, maybe longer. If you are facing having an extractionor are missing teeth, think about getting dental implants. Both your oral surgeon and your dentist willfullyexplain the process to you, and base their recommendation on your personal medical situation.They will discuss every option with you and ensure that you have a thoroughly understand the procedure, empowering you to make the best, informed decision.
What is a dental implant? Put simply, dental implantsarevery small, threadedmetalfixtures, whichare placed surgically into either the lower or the upper jaw.They replace the roots of missing teeth. When the process is done, the dentist then positionsand attaches a bridge or artificial teeth known as crowns.Implants are comprised of titanium, or an alloy thereof. Titanium is highly corrosion-resistant and is has a tensile strength far greater than steel.The human body adapts wellto titanium,in turn allowing the tissues to heal well.Bone tissue bonds with, and grows onto,the surfaces of each implant providing strong, stableanchorsto which the artificial teeth or bridge secure.Dental implants last for several years, provided the patient maintains overall good oral health and regular checkups with her or his dentist.
Long-term studies of over 30 years in lengthfound that patients who were missing all of their teeth had an 80- to 90-percent success rate.For those patients who were missing one to several teeth, the success rate for implantsincreased to over 95 percent.These studiesindicate that dental implants are a safe, proven method of permanent tooth replacement.In some instances,it may necessary to removea dental implantif itbecomes loose or does not heal properly. However, after the site has healed, another implant usually can be placed,in some caseson the same day.
Implants require a surgical procedure.The surgery itself is relatively minor, butto ensure maximum sterility and patient comfort, the procedure is done in a hospital-style operating room, using state-of-theart instruments and equipment.The doctor will discuss the procedure in detail with each patient, making sure that he or she understands it.Both local and general anesthesia is available.
Placing dental implants is a professional collaboration between the oral surgeon, who performs the implant surgery itself, and the dentist, who performs any needed tooth extraction and bone grafting; and, in most cases, requirestwo separate procedures,or phases. In the first phase, the oral surgeon will incise the gum where the implant is to be placed, then create asmall opening in the jawand install the implant. Next, the doctor will suture the gum closed. For three to six months, the implant bonds to the bone tissue of the jaw. While this is happening, the patientwill be provided temporary dentures, if needed, and will need to eat soft foods. During this time, the dentist orders thereplacement crowns,or teeth.The dentist alsomeasures for, and creates the mold for, the prosthesis (crown or bridge). The dentist also makes any needed temporaryprostheses for the patient to wear until the implant has bonded with the bone tissue and healing is complete.
After the implant has bonded, and during the second portion of the implant procedure, the doctor will make another minute incision in the gumovereach implant, then install a miniscule, threaded titanium post into each implant. The bridge or crown is attached onto each post.Once that is done, the postscannot be seen, andthe result appears like natural teeth!
Does it have to take so long? Not necessarily. Using the latest advances in dentistry, 7 Day Dental s doctors in some cases are able to perform what is referred to assingle-stage implants. In certain circumstances, it is possible to place implants immediately after tooth extraction;but, while this minimizes the number of surgical procedures, it still requires a minimum of six weeks of healing before artificial teeth or a bridge can be placed.It is likely that the overall time required to place implants will decrease as more advances in dentistry happen.
Do you qualify for implants? Most likely, you do. A viable candidate is someone who is missing one or more teeth, orwho is unhappy with their dentures. A thorough oral examination is necessary, and a review of a patient s dental and medical history is needed first. Age is not a factor; but certain diseases, such as diabetes, or radiation therapyat the implant site, and smoking haveall proven to reduce success. However, there are treatments that increase the success rate, such as bone grafting, which is often needed for implant to bond well with the bone of the jaw.Placing implants also becomes more difficult the longer a tooth has been missing.
Should I consider implants? This is a question only you can decide, but here are some things to consider. Your teeth affect your quality of life.To begin with, missing teeth affect how you speak, what you can eat, and your appearance, for starters. When teeth are missing, the remaining teeth are going to be working harder to do the job your whole set of teeth did, which usually causes them to wear outtoo soon or become damaged. Missing teeth can also cause headaches and jaw pain due to the extra exertion of the jaw muscles. The improper chewingassociated with missing teeth can also cause improper digestion of food, even indigestion, which in itself serious.In addition to weight loss associated with improperly digested food, missing teeth can cause the cheeks to appear sucked in, making a person look gaunt.Who wants to have a deteriorating appearance, on top of deteriorating health?Very importantly, the consequence of missing teeth is thenatural assimilation of the jawbone tissue. What this means is that the body absorbs the jawbone at the site of the missing teeth, reducing the bone density in that area by up to about 25 percent loss-- in the first year alone. In more vivid terms, the jaw literally dissolves because the bone of the jaw in the area of the missing tooth no longer receives the stimulation caused by the force of chewing, which is what causes jawbone cell replacement in a healthy mouth.
The good news is that dental implants can correct the problems caused by damagedor missing teeth.Implants help preserve the bone structure of the jaws, as well as the face. They serve as natural teeth, enabling you to eat properly and to feel and look your best, and they last for decades, maybe longer. If you are facing having an extractionor are missing teeth, think about getting dental implants. Both your oral surgeon and your dentist willfullyexplain the process to you, and base their recommendation on your personal medical situation.They will discuss every option with you and ensure that you have a thoroughly understand the procedure, empowering you to make the best, informed decision.
