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Dental implants are ideal replacements for missing teeth that patients may lose due to an accident, failed endodontic treatment, gum diseases or poor oral hygiene. Basically, dental implants serve the same function as natural tooth root in anchoring teeth. These implants appear like metallic screws with either a roughened or smooth surface. Dental implants are usually made up of orally compatible materials like titanium and its alloys.

Benefits and Types of Dental Implants

There are several benefits and types of dental implants that are in use compared to dentures and conventional bridges. A newly placed implant not only adds beauty to a person’s face, but also improves other aspects like speech, function and self-esteem. Other benefits are listed below:

• No tooth reduction of adjacent teeth

• Prevents further loss of teeth

• Maintains the integrity of the bone and surrounding gum tissue

• Improves chewing ability

• Superior aesthetic results

• Increases confidence and self-esteem.

• Functionally more effective than conventional bridges and dentures.

Integration of Dental Implants

Unlike other artificial prosthesis, dental implants integrate with the surrounding dental tissues speedily so as to make a firm holding in the mouth. It integrates with surrounding tissues either by bony integration (osseointegrated) or connective-tissue (fibrointegrated) integration.

The very design of dental implants is structured to provide maximum surface area for retention. Special features like slots, threads or roughened edges can be spotted at the root end of the implant. This facilitates increased mechanical retention of the implant. At times, these implants are also coated with bioactive materials like hydroxyapatite which help to stimulate bone formation around the implant.

Surgical Procedure and Maintenance of Implants

Surgical procedure and maintenance of implants is a vital aspect to consider. Dental implants are placed in a person’s mouth with extreme care and caution by a dentist. The area of surgery is examined thoroughly before it is anaesthetized. The implant is then placed inside the bone and a temporary crown is immediately placed to consolidate the patient’s aesthetic needs. A long healing period follows. Following this, a permanent crown is constructed over it to replace the missing tooth.

It is of utmost importance to remember that regular dental check ups and follow- ups with a highly experienced and well known dentist will sustain the longevity of dental implants.

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