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Dental Implant
Dental Implant is an ideal solution for missing teeth. Dental Implant supports restorations like single crown, multi-unit bridge and full arch dentures.
Dental implant is a substitute for replacement for natural tooth lost due to dental caries, root fracture, loosening of teeth and other reasons and in many cases they are the best available substitute to your natural tooth. Dental implant can replace a single tooth, several teeth, provide retention to your denture or can completely replace your denture.
10 reasons to love implants!
1. An implant has the same strong chewing force as that of natural tooth.
2. Economical and semi-permanent option.
3. Feels and acts as a natural tooth.
4. Protects your neighbouring teeth.
5. Relief from discomfort for wearing dentures.
6. As comfortable as natural tooth.
7. No chance of cavity.
8. Maintenance of healthy jaw bone and facial structures.
9. Chewing remains an enjoyable experience.
10. Increased stability in full dentures.
Types of Dental Implants
Dental Implant replacement of a single tooth
When both the tooth and root are damaged, the best permanent replacement is a dental implant in conjunction with a ceramic crown. This solution both looks and functions just like a natural tooth.
The most common method for replacing a single missing tooth is with a fixed bridge that is cemented to the teeth on either side of a missing tooth. With all fixed bridges the teeth adjacent to the space must be reduced to properly hold the bridge. The most conservative bridge is a Resin-Bonded Bridge (RBB), sometimes called a Maryland bridge. The resin-Bonded Bridge offers the advantage of minimal reduction of adjacent teeth to support the missing tooth. This type of bridge can only be used under certain circumstances
A conventional bridge requires that the teeth on either side of the space be reduced in size to take room for crown which is then cemented onto the prepared teeth. The artificial replacement tooth is attached to these crowns prior to cementation. When properly maintained, the resin bonded bridge and the conventional bridge can last many years. Implants can be considered to replace a single tooth. Often when the teeth on either side of the space are in good health, an implant may be the most conservative means of replacing the missing teeth because the adjacent teeth do not have to be reduced.
The Treatment Steps
The first step:
is the placement of the titanium implant. The implant will remain covered underneath the gum for approximately 3 to 6 months. During this time, the implant should fuse to the bone.The second step:
of procedure involves uncovering the implant and attaching a post. This completes the foundation on which your new tooth will be placed. In some instances, the implant dentist may decide to place the post at the time of the initial surgery.The final step :
It is the placement of your new tooth by your dentist. With techniques that ensure optimal size, shape, color and fit, this replacement tooth should blend with your remaining teeth.
Dental Implant replacement of several teeth
Replacement of several teeth
When two or three adjacent teeth are missing, a bridge may be the treatment of choice depending on the condition of the teeth next to the space and the bone supporting these teeth. The more missing teeth to be replaced, the greater the force that is placed on the remaining teeth which support the artificial teeth.
In some cases, when there are not enough teeth, a conventional bridge is not possible and a removable partial denture will have to be considered to replace the missing teeth. A partial denture spreads the force to the adjacent teeth as well as to the underlying bone and gum tissue.A removable partial denture is less expensive than a conventional bridge. However, a partial denture is more bulky and less stable than a bridge and often time's metal clasps will be seen when smiling. In some cases, the partial denture may cause deterioration of the natural teeth due to excessive forces
When an implant is placed in the space where the teeth are missing, it can help by absorbing some of the load created by chewing forces and therefore make it easier for the adjacent natural teeth to withstand the forces. When an implant is placed in the space where the teeth are missing, a bridge may be considered instead of a removable partial denture.
The Treatment Steps
The first step:
is the placement of the titanium implants to replace lost teeth. These implants will remain covered underneath the gum for approximately 3 to 6 months. During this time, the implant should fuse to the bone.The second step:
of procedure involves uncovering the implant and place healing caps. After 10 Days remove the Healing Caps and attaching a post to each implant. This completes the foundation on which your teeth will be placed. In some instances, the implant dentist may decide to place the posts at the time of surgery.The final step:
is the placement of your new teeth by your dentist. With techniques that ensure optimal size, shape, color and fit, your replacement teeth should blend with your remaining natural teeth.
Replacement Of Full Upper and Lower Jaw
The conventional method of replacing all the teeth in a jaw is with a complete denture. If the jaw bone does not provide sufficient support, sometimes surgical procedures can be done to improve support and retention for the complete denture. These surgical procedures can include moving the position of muscle attachments or placing bone grafts.
A complete denture rests on the gums. In the upper jaw it also rests on the roof of the mouth. In addition to chewing forces being spread over a larger area, forces that might tend to dislodge the denture are offset by a suction which forms between it and the roof of the mouth. This suction helps to keep the denture in place. Most people are able to adapt reasonably well to an upper complete denture. However, a lower complete denture is considerably more difficult to wear. The forces are applied over a smaller area and due to the movements of the tongue suction usually can not be developed.
The constant pressure on the gums under the dentures can cause slow changes in the underlying bone which result in the dentures losing their fit. For this reason complete dentures should be professionally examined at regular intervals, and when the tissues show sufficient change, the dentures should be relined, rebased, or remade, depending on the specific conditions. When improperly fitted dentures continue to be worn, the pressure may result in excessive bone loss. Eventually, so much bone loss can occur that a well fitting complete denture can not longer be made. Under these circumstances, implants may be the treatment of choice.
Implants May be placed at selected sites to help retain a denture. The implants can be connected by