Dental Implant

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This is a basic introduction to dental implants.

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Dental Implants
Dental implants act like root devices that are inserted into the jaw bone. They are a means of providing support and anchorage to lost teeth in the mouth. Dental implants can be used to support a number of dental prostheses, including crowns,implant-supported bridges or dentures. False teeth that would normally float around in the mouth. Dental implants are titanium studs that are surgically placed into the jaw bone. Their healing period is about 4 months. After which a set of permanent or semi permanent teeth may be used onto them. What are implants? Missing teeth can often be replaced by implants. Implants act like roots of teeth. After they have been fitted and have healed in place, dentures or crowns may be attached to them. When dentures are held in place by implants they do not slip around. If crowns are fitted on implants they act like normal teeth. There are various types of implants of which your dentist will select the type most suited for your needs and general dental condition. Although there are many types of implants, the type can be divided into basic groups: 1. Those that are inserted into bone (root from or endosseous implants). 2. Those that are placed over the bone (subperiosteal implants) not widely used. Implants can only be placed if there is enough bone present in the jaw. When teeth are lost, the bone around theteeth gradually disappears. If too much bone has been lost it is sometimes possible to grow bone in its place.

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