Dental implant is today's alternative to natural teeth. Evolved in the early 1960s, Dental implants have proven to be an excellent option for people who need to replace teeth. Today, this advanced specialty procedure in dentistry has become a routine. Dental implants are a type of cosmetic dentistry. Dental implants are an artificial tooth root that is surgically screwed into your jawbone to hold a replacement tooth. Dental implants are used to replace missing teeth or broken teeth, but in order to have an implant you have to have enough bone left to be able to screw the implant in. You can have one dental implant or an entire mouthful depending on the situation. Dental implants are safe, highly effective and are a comfortable way to replace your missing teeth. The procedure to receive dental implants is a multiple step process. The first part of the process is to place metal anchors into the jaw bone and to allow the bone to fuse to the anchor. The next step is to place an extension in the anchor. The third and final step of the process is to attach a prosthetic tooth, also known as a crown, on the extension. The Process is generally performed in the office. A slight sedation is given before surgery. A small incision is made in patient's gums at the site where the implant is to be placed. This is succeeded by placement of the implant into the exposed jawbone. Implants that are positioned in the bone are called endosteal implants. These implants are normally made of titanium or a titanium alloy. After placement of the implant a cover screw is put in to prevent the gum and other debris from entering the implant. Shortly, the wound is closed and allowed to heal. In general, placements in the lower jaw need about three months to heal, while placements in the upper jaw need about six months to heal. After healing, the implant is uncovered in a second surgical procedure. What dental implants can do? †Without affecting neighboring teeth a dental implant can replace one or more teeth †Can eliminate the need for a removable partial denture because it can support a bridge †Can make dentures more secure and comfortable because it can provide support Placement of Dental Implants and the Replacement Teeth: Once prepared, an incision in the gum will be made and the implant will be surgically implanted into the jawbone. The oral surgery is usually a quick and relatively painless procedure. It is done under a local anesthetic. It will usually take several months for the jawbone and gum to fully heal while your living bone fuses with the implant, a process called osseointegration. Once healing is complete, you will return to your general or cosmetic dentist to have a natural-looking replacement tooth affixed on the implant post. After the entire dental implant procedure is completed you should be the beneficiary of a permanent tooth or teeth. The longevity of the implant prosthetic will vary dependent upon many factors, including age, general health, oral health and how you care for your teeth.
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