What Are Dental Implants And When Are They Used?

Dental Implants

What Are Dental Implants And When Are They Used?

Dental implants are artificial roots placed in the jaw with an artificial tooth on top. Let us take a closer look at the process.

If you should get a dental implant, it will start as a titanium rod. Your dentist, periodontist, or gum you want to cut open to expose the jaw bone. When the jaw bone is exposed, a hole is drilled in it as a place of titanium rod to be placed. The rod is then screwed into the bone. The bar is left a little rough so the bone can attach to it better, and bone re-growth will be easier. Then eyetooth been stitched back up around the rod. An artificial tooth is placed on top of the rod and gums to grow around it. There is obviously some need for healing and recovery, but when your mouth again, and the bone grows around the screw, the rack can be used like a natural tooth is just as effective, and needs the same kind of care.

A dental implant is one of the best ways to replace missing teeth. But let us look at where dental implants are used:

• For missing teeth: since adult teeth or permanent teeth do not grow back if they fall out, you either have the option of a gap or hole, or a false tooth. Many people lose teeth for various reasons. Some lose teeth due to accident or injury. Others lose teeth from decay. And others lose teeth because of gum disease. Dental implants are often used when teeth are missing. They are wonderful to help anchor dentures better. They are also great for restoring a smile on someone with otherwise healthy teeth that lost a tooth in an accident, fight, etc.

• To restore a smile: When people have teeth falling out, this may be due to gum disease, maybe they were hit in the face, or took a face dive into the pavement. It does not matter how you lost a tooth. The problem is if you need a dental implant, chances are your smile has suffered. Gape gaps in a smile is never very attractive. Dental implants are an ideal way to restore your smile, because no one can tell the difference between them and your real teeth. Appearance and function as natural teeth, and they are guaranteed the right place. So if you need some restoration of your smile, dental implants are a great option.

• To help functionality: If you need some of your top teeth, it can be very difficult to talk, eat, etc. Some people choose to get dentures or bridge work, but even with these, sometimes speech is blurred and you can 't eat any of the food you have ever had so much. So, dental implants can be used to help with functionality.

• As a better solution than the bridge work: Bridge work requires surrounding teeth for support, dental implants simply need a good jaw bone. And if the jaw bone is missing, you can still get the bone grafts, dental implants and do the job.

• As a better solution than dentures: Dental implants are stronger, which does not require root Pastes or glue, or cleaning, they just need regular brushing and flossing. They look better, can be used longer and can handle as much as your natural teeth.

About the Author
Dr. Joseph Marcius, DDS, is a leading dentist in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Marcius specializes in Akron Smile Makeovers, Dental Implants and Sedation Dentistry. Visit us for more information http://www.silverlakesmilecenter.com or call (330) 633-7141.