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What Are Dental
Implants?
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Dental implants are replacement tooth roots.
Implants provide a strong foundation for fixed (permanent) or removable
replacement teeth that are made to match your natural teeth.
Dental implants specialists, known as
Implantologists, can provide you with full mouth
rehabilitation with dental implants. Dental
tooth implants are the most effective way of
combating the negative effects of lost or
damaged teeth.
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Dental implants are placed on artificial tooth
roots within your jawbone and replace your
missing tooth root. They are custom made to suit
your particular oral situation, offering a range
of options for perfect compatibility. Implants
are designed to replicate and feel completely
natural, whilst being fully functional and
preventing further tooth decay or trauma to the
mouth.
Titanium dental implants biocompatible materials
offer durability and strength for long lasting
functionality. Dental tooth implants can also
prevent the repositioning of the underlying
bone, which maintains your gums tissue and
facial support. Most people would agree that the
main benefit of a dental implant treatment comes
from the permanent solution they provide to
missing teeth, whilst looking and acting like
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Although there are a number of restorative
options for replacing missing teeth, none have
proven to be as functional and highly effective
as dental implants. Regardless of the nature of
the problem related with tooth loss, a dental
implant specialist can provide a simple solution
with proven results. The durability and the
strength of the dental implant will mean that
you have long lasting effects and once again eat
and speak with comfort. Let dental implants
restore your confidence, by giving you a perfect
smile.
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What Are the Advantages of
Dental Implants?
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There are many advantages to dental implants,
including:
• Improved appearance. Dental implants look and
feel like your own teeth. And because they are
designed to fuse with bone, they become
permanent.
• Improved speech. With poor-fitting dentures,
the teeth can slip within the mouth causing you
to mumble or slur your words. Dental implants
allow you to speak without the worry that your
teeth might slip.
• Improved comfort. Because they become part of
you, implants eliminate the discomfort of
removable dentures.
• Easier eating. Sliding dentures can make
chewing difficult. Dental implants function like
your own teeth, allowing you to eat your
favorite foods with confidence and without pain.
• Improved self-esteem. Dental implants can give
you back your smile and help you feel better
about yourself.
• Improved oral health. Dental implants don't
require reducing other teeth, as a
tooth-supported bridge does. Because nearby
teeth are not altered to support the implant,
more of your own teeth are left intact,
improving your long-term oral health. Individual
implants also allow easier access between teeth,
improving oral hygiene.
• Durability. Implants are very durable and will
last many years. With good care, many implants
last a lifetime.
• Convenience. Removable dentures are just that;
removable. Dental implants eliminate the
embarrassing inconvenience of removing your
dentures, as well as the need for messy
adhesives to keep your dentures in place.
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How Successful Are
Dental Implants?
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Success rates of dental implants vary, depending
on where in the jaw the implants are placed but,
in general, dental implants have a success rate
of up to 98%. With proper care,
implants can last a lifetime. Many companies
provide guarantee for their implant unit from 10 to 15yrs.
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Can Anyone Get Dental
Implants?
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In most cases, anyone healthy enough to undergo
a routine dental extraction or oral surgery can
be considered for a dental implant. Patients
should have healthy gums and enough bone to hold
the implant. They also must be committed to good
oral hygiene and regular dental visits. Heavy
smokers, people suffering from uncontrolled
chronic disorders - such as diabetes or heart
disease- or patients who have had radiation
therapy to the head/neck area need to be
evaluated on an individual basis. If you are
considering implants, talk to your dentist to
see if they are right for you.
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What Is Involved in
Getting a Dental Implant?
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The first step in the dental implant process is
the development of an individualized treatment
plan. The plan addresses your specific needs and
is prepared by oral implantologist who is
specially trained in oral implantology.
Next, the tooth root implant, which is a small
post made of titanium, is placed into the bone
socket of the missing tooth. As the jawbone
heals, it grows around the implanted metal post,
anchoring it securely in the jaw. The healing
process can take from 6 to 12 weeks.
Once the implant has bonded to the jawbone, a
small connector post - called an abutment - is
attached to the post to securely hold the new
tooth. To make your new tooth or teeth, your
dentist makes impressions of your teeth, and
creates a model of your bite (which captures all
of your teeth, their type, and arrangement).
Your new tooth or teeth are based on this model.
A replacement tooth, called a crown, is then
attached to the abutment.
Instead of one or more individual crowns, some
patients may have attachments placed on the
implant that retain and support a removable
denture.
Your dentist also will match the color of your
new teeth to your natural teeth. Because the
implant is secured within the jawbone, the
replacement teeth look, feel, and function just
like your own natural teeth.
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How Painful Are Dental
Implants?
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Most people who have received dental implants
say that there is very little discomfort
involved in the procedure. Local anesthesia can
be used during the procedure, and most patients
report that implants involve less pain than a
tooth extraction.
After the dental implant, mild soreness can be
treated with pain medications.
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How Do I Care for
Dental Implants?
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Dental implants require the same care as real
teeth, including brushing, flossing, and regular
dental check-ups.
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