Dental Implants

Dental Implants

When people lose teeth, they do not have to have permanent holes in their smiles. People who have had accidents, diseases or tooth decay can now erase the effects of these problems from their smile. They can have their cosmetic dentistry do some rebuilding in the form of dental implants. Dental implants are a long way to correct any smile.

Dental implants are an artificial way, or restore a lost tooth or teeth. Implants begin with a titanium screw that is inserted into the jaw bone. During the procedure the gums are cut open to expose the bone. Inserting titanium screw or post, the dentist then drills a hole in the bone. Titanium is the metal of choice because it allows the surrounding bone to grow into and around it. Screw is left slightly rough and porous on the edges to encourage the jaw bone to attach to it. This is a crucial part of the implant. When the screw has been inserted, the gums are stitched together. The patient will be under anesthesia at the time to relieve discomfort and pain.

There is a healing process that takes time. The bones do not regenerate over night, and in this case they are growing around a titanium screw. It may take several weeks or several months for implants to be fully anchored and ready to go. Crown will not be placed on the screw until the bone has grown around the screw to anchor it.

When the screw has been Securely imbedded in the patient's jaw bone, a crown or artificial tooth is attached to the top of the screw. Normally the dentist will place a temporary crown in the first place. This is to allow the surrounding gum line sufficient time to adapt and grow in a natural way around the new tooth. After the gums have healed and grown properly, the dentist will go back and replace the temporary tooth with a permanent one.

Sometimes the jaw bone does not have enough bone material to make an implant. Under these circumstances the dentist can do a bone graft to try to help regenerate enough bone material to anchor an artificial tooth. In other cases, rejecting the bone screw. However, the implant can usually tried again with better results.

Dental implants are used in any circumstance where a tooth has been lost. They are a great way to achieve a permanent solution. And they have no discomfort or difficulty associated with other artificial teeth such as dentures. Implants provide greater comfort while chewing and greater confidence. They can also improve a person's ability to speak clearly.

Because dental implants are long and close a representation to a natural tooth and the root system, the patient must continue the habits of good dental hygiene. A dental implant should be nurtured as a natural tooth. That means brushing and flossing daily in addition to regular visits to the dentist. Artificial teeth still in need of constant plaque removal to maintain healthy gums and a healthy mouth.

Although the screw can last for the duration of a person's life, the artificial tooth on top is usually worn down by chewing and general use. This part of the dental implants will probably need replacing at some stage. But, with the screw already in place, it is an easy solution.

Overall, dental implants are a great way for people to regain their perfect smile after the loss of a tooth or several teeth. Dental implants are long lasting and comfortable. But the best part of dental implants is that they look completely natural.

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