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You can do cheap and quality dental implants in our clinic!
Perhaps the most natural looking and permanent cosmetic dentistry
procedure of all, dental implants, or tooth implants are comfortable,
virtually indistinguishable from natural teeth, and require very
little upkeep once in place.
What are dental implants?
Dental implants are fixtures of titanium which are surgically
screwed into your jaw bone. The implant is an anchor for a naturally-appearing
false tooth or a set of false teeth. The success rate of dental
implants depends on where the implants are placed and their purpose.
They are typically best placed in the front portion of your lower
jaw. Implants are great for replacing missing teeth. It is important
that you have enough bone in the area of the missing teeth for the
implants to be attached to. Implants are not only used to replace
one tooth, but rather people missing most, if not all, of their
teeth benefit greatly as well. Implants are increasingly being used
to replace certain types of bridges and removable partial dentures.
If you're missing one tooth or all of your teeth, implants may
well be for you. So long as you have enough bone in the area of
the missing tooth to facilitate the anchorage of the implants, this
procedure can yield terrific results. If you don't have enough bone
for this purpose, a bone graft may be necessary. If you have a small
dental bridge or partial dentures (removable type), implants will
be a welcome alternative. Implants are an alternative to a fixed
bridge. The implant will last a lifetime, but the crown on top of
it will last ten to fifteen years.
Overview of Dental Implants
Implants are surgically placed in your jaw bone while under anesthesia.
It is a very time consuming procedure when having many implants
placed. As this procedure is surgical, it is very important to research
and find a well credited cosmetic dentist that you are comfortable
with. For some people there are varying degrees discomfort or pain,
which subsides in a couple of days. As with similar types of surgery,
bruising and minor swelling might also develop shortly after the
procedure.
How are Dental Implants Attached in Your Mouth?
The implant procedure is a surgical placement of the implant
or implants in your jaw bone which requires a three to six month
healing period before the implant restoration to replace the missing
tooth or teeth. During this healing time, the bone grows in and
around the titanium implant creating a very strong support. Dental
implants can be rejected. Usually they are replaced with another
implant of a slightly larger size. The rejection or "failure"
rate is minimal, only 1 to 2% of all implant procedures. You must
go without wearing your dentures for one day to two weeks after
an implant placement. After the implant has "taken" and
you have sufficiently healed, a very natural crown is placed on
the implant.
When missing one tooth, your cosmetic dentist may use a Flipper
to fill the space. A Flipper is a false tooth to temporarily take
the place of a missing tooth before the permanent crown is placed
on the implant. A Flipper can be attached via either a wire or a
plastic piece that fits in the roof of your mouth. Flippers are
meant to be a temporary solution while awaiting the permanent crown
to be placed on your implant(s).
If you're missing one tooth or all of your teeth, implants may
well be for you. So long as you have enough bone in the area of
the missing tooth to facilitate the anchorage of the implants, this
procedure can yield terrific results. If you don't have enough bone
for this purpose, a bone graft may be necessary. A procedure of
building up the bone is known as Bone Grafting. Bone grafting is
common with dental implants. The bone that is used is one of three
types. The preferred bone to use is taken from other areas of your
mouth or collected in a suction device as the drilling of the sites
for dental implants occurs. Sometimes bone is taken from areas such
as a hip (this requires an orthopedic surgeon and an operating room).
The third source for needed bone is a synthetic type. This is the
least preferred type of bone to be used for this procedure.
Types of Dental Implant Procedures
Implants rely on titanium fixtures inserted into the jawbone.
Most implants are made of titanium, which is very effective at fusing
with living bone (osseointegration). There are three types of dental
implants which your cosmetic dentist will discuss with you:
- Root Form Implant:
This screw type implant is shaped like the root of a tooth. This
is the most commonly used implant and is used where there is plenty
of width and depth to your jawbone. If your jawbone is too narrow
or short for placement of the Root Form implants, bone grafting
may be needed to allow for their placement. After you've received
anesthesia, your cosmetic dentist will expose an area of your jawbone
and prepare the bone for the implant. The number of incisions and
bone preparations depend on how many implants you need. The implant
will be set into place and your gums are closed with stitches. It
will take three to six months for healing. After you've fully healed,
your implant is uncovered and an abutment is attached.
- Plate Form Implant:
If your jawbone is too narrow for bone grafting, a Plate Form
implant is placed into your jawbone. The Plate Form implant is unique
for this purpose as it has a flat and long shape for a better fit
into a narrow jawbone. After you've received anesthesia, your cosmetic
dentist will expose an area of your jawbone and prepare the bone
for the implant. The number of incisions and bone preparations depend
on how many implants you need. The implant will be set into place
and your gums are closed with stitches. It will take three to six
months for healing (some Plate Form implants are immediately ready
for restoration without the long healing process).
- Subperiosteal Implants:
If there's not enough bone width or height for the Root Form
or Plate Form implants, the Subperiosteal implant is recommended.
The Subperiosteal implant is custom made to rest on top of your
jawbone and under your gums like the Plate Form implant, but the
Subperiosteal implant is placed through one of two special methods.
The first method of placement involves your cosmetic dentist
making an impression of your jawbone. After you've received anesthesia,
your cosmetic dentist exposes your jawbone and takes an impression
of it. The impression is used by a dental laboratory to make a custom-fit
implant for your jaw. The next procedure, after your custom-fit
implant is created, is to again expose your jawbone and place the
implant. Your gums are then closed with stitches and replacement
teeth are installed.
The second method of placement requires a CAT scan of your jawbone.
Through computer modeling techniques, a model of your jawbone is
made from the CAT information. The next procedure, after your custom-fit
Subperiosteal implant is created by a dental laboratory, is to again
expose your jawbone and place the implant. Your gums are then closed
with stitches and replacement teeth are installed.
We are using proven systems: Swiss implants ITI and Swedish implants
Cresco.
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