Dental Implants Dental implants are becoming more popular in
today’s dental society for a number of reasons. Implants are utilized to offer patients
a foundation for new restorative teeth where natural teeth are missing or
have been extracted. The implant
offers the patient the opportunity to regain normal function of the tooth
without being forced to resort to a bridge or a
denture. Benefits ·
The
implant will osseointegrate (bond) with the existing bone.
·
The
new implant will support your teeth firmly and
safely. ·
Your
new implants are aesthetically
pleasing. ·
You
will no longer have pain during talking or eating.
·
The
dental implant will prevent progressive bone
atrophy. ·
Implants
have a proven scientific basis. Procedure The tooth structure has two main sections, the
root and the crown. The root is the
section of the tooth that is below the gumline. A dental implant acts as the restorative
for this section of the tooth. The
metal implant acts as an anchor in the jawbone. The first step of the
procedure is surgical placement of the implant. Under regular dental anesthetic, the gum
tissue is opened and the dentist places the implant into the jawbone. When this is achieved, the tissue is
then sutured closed. There is not
often significant discomfort with this procedure. This process can take from 1-3 hours
depending on the number of implants being
placed. This implant will be left untreated for a period
of 3-6 months. During this time, the bone will grow around the implant in
a process called osseointegration.
A removable crown may be utilized during this time period to allow
for chewing and to preserve the cosmetic
appearance.. The next step in the process is to attach an
abutment to the tooth. This is
achieved by exposing the top of the implant and placing the abutment. This is the part of the implant that
will support the final crown. Finally, an impression is taken of the implant and
a final restoration is crafted.
This restoration will be comfortable and cosmetically
pleasing. Your completed implant
will be fully functional, allowing you to resume normal
activities. |
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