Dental implants replace the roots of teeth and may be wont to anchor one dental crown or crowns, a bridge or a denture. Dental implants are usually screw shaped and made up of pure titanium metal. this is often used because it fuses on to bone, a process called Osseointegration. Implants are typically 3-6 mm diameter and a few 7-18 mm long . There are commonly three parts to what's described as an implant; the implant fixture itself which is inserted directly into bone, the abutment an interconnecting part crossing the gum and connecting the implant to the overlying crown or denture made up of titanium, gold or ceramic.
Dental implants were first wont to treat patients in their current form some forty years ago. Per Ingvar Brånemark a Swedish Professor discovered that the metal titanium fused (osseointegrated) on to bone in studies of blood circulation.
The implant system and clinical techniques he developed became widely used from the first 1980’s.
When might a implant be needed?
If you've got one or more teeth that are missing, having a implant could be an option for replacing the missing teeth. generally , a implant could be suitable if you:
- have a totally grown, healthy jawbone
- don’t have gum disease
- don’t have conditions that affect bone healing
- Your dentist will ask you whether a implant procedure is suitable for you.
Benefits and risks of a Dental implant
Dental implants are usually successful. Problems are rare but include:
- infection
- injury or damage to surrounding teeth or blood vessels
- nerve damage
- sinus problems
- Alternatives to dental implants
- The alternatives to dental implants are wearing dentures or a dental bridge.
A implant is dear — it can cost thousands of rupees. confirm you recognize all the prices before you begin . If you've got private insurance , ask the insurance firm what proportion you'll revisit .
