Dental Implants are a popular and effective way to replace missing tooth. Dental implants are made up of titanium and other material that are compatible with the human body. They are posts that are surgically placed in the upper or lower jaw, where they function as a study anchor for replacement teeth. There are generally three phases to getting an implant. First , Surgical placement of the implant into the jawbone, Next, the bone around the implant heals in a process called “Osseointegration”.
What makes an implant so strong is that the bone actually grows around it and holds it in place. Some patients might need to wait until the implant is completely integrated, up to several months, Before replacement teeth can be attached to the implant. Other patients can have the implants and replacement teeth placed all in one visit. Finally it’s time for the placement of the artificial tooth/teeth. if you are replacing more than a single tooth, custom-made bridges or dentures will be made to fit your mouth and your implants.
The benefits of dental implants
- Implants can last a lifetime and do not decay
- Implants integrate into your bone and prevent the bone loss and gum recession that can occur with other types of tooth replacement
- Implants look, feel, and function like natural teeth
- Implants don’t harm your neighboring teeth
