Missing teeth can lead to a variety of complications. Fortunately, dental implants are now a viable solution that can appear indistinguishable from natural teeth.
The placement of dental implants can significantly enhance one’s quality of life, restoring the ease and comfort of eating, smiling, and speaking as if with natural teeth.
Dental implants is an alternative solution for replacing missing teeth, enabling individuals to enjoy their favorite foods without discomfort and speak confidently in any setting. Unlike dentures and bridges, dental implants provide a permanent, natural-looking alternative that integrates seamlessly with existing teeth, enhancing both functionality and aesthetics.
Dental implants, composed of titanium—a biocompatible material that is well-accepted by the body—are surgically placed into the jawbone in two phases where a tooth is missing.
Dental implants are meticulously designed to look, feel, and function just like your natural teeth. Whether you’re at a business meeting or laughing with friends, implants allow you to smile confidently, knowing your teeth look perfectly natural.
Made from durable materials, dental implants are built to last a lifetime with proper care. They represent a long-term investment in not just your oral health but your overall well-being.
Dental implants play a crucial role in preserving your jawbone, preventing the bone loss that typically accompanies missing teeth. Unlike bridges, they do not require altering adjacent teeth, thereby maintaining the health of your remaining natural teeth.
In the initial phase, a protective cover screw temporarily safeguards the implant, allowing it to integrate seamlessly with the jawbone. An interim denture may also be worn immediately after surgery, ensuring comfort during the healing period.
Once integration is successfully achieved, crowns or bridges are attached to the sturdy implants via titanium abutments. The stability and precise color matching of the implant crowns ensures that the new teeth look and feel remarkably authentic. Eating and chewing will become as natural and comfortable as with original teeth. Dental implants offer an impressive long-term success rate exceeding 90%, providing a cost-effective and aesthetically sophisticated solution for individuals with missing teeth.
•Tooth removal resulting from trauma, infection, unsuccessful root filling, and/or root fracture
•Frequent issues with crown retention or insufficient tooth structure for crown attachment
•Recurring infections
•Absence of a permanent tooth from birth
The dental implant mimics the appearance and functionality of a natural tooth. There is no requirement to compromise the health of neighboring teeth. Consistent use (loading) prevents the shrinkage of the underlying jawbone. A dental implant-supported tooth curbs the lateral movement (drifting) of adjacent teeth and the over-eruption of the opposing tooth. Surgery achieves a high and reliably predictable long-term success rate with conventional oral hygiene and dental care.
Handling multiple-tooth dental implants is a more intricate procedure. Typically, the process involves two stages – initially, the dental implant is placed and covered by gum, followed by the attachment of an abutment at a later date by the dentist.
During this process, a temporary tooth replacement is typically installed, followed by a 3-6 month healing period before the final abutment is placed. Remarkably, this procedure rarely causes discomfort for patients.
For individuals with multiple missing teeth, especially in the posterior region, dental implants prove to be the optimal treatment, offering stability and the freedom to enjoy a varied diet.
•Poor-fitting partial dentures or a deteriorating tooth-supported bridge
•Inability to chew effectively and consume desired foods
•Food becoming trapped beneath dentures, causing embarrassment or discomfort during meals
•Teeth either loose or insufficient in number to support bridges
Enjoy a diverse diet without limitations. The dental implant replicates the appearance and function of natural teeth. Permanently fixed in position, eliminating the need for removal during cleaning. Preserve the health of adjacent teeth, as there’s no need for compromising procedures. The implant should endure a lifetime with proper oral care and professional maintenance. Safeguard against the shrinkage of the underlying bone.
•Aesthetic concerns
•Could hinder eating, smiling, and speaking, affecting confidence
•The bone and gum around the gap may diminish
•Adjacent opposing teeth may gradually shift positions
•To anchor/support the bridge, it is necessary to compromise the long-term health of healthy adjacent teeth.
•The jawbone beneath the gum, lacking stimulation, will shrink in size.
•Supporting teeth endure additional stress during chewing.
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