Isthachatta residents can enjoy a variety of benefits when opting for dental implants, which provide a more permanent alternative to dentures. So what are the different kinds of dental implants? And what are the benefits and drawbacks? That’s exactly what we’ll explore today.
What are Dental Implants?
Isthachatta patients can receive dental implants if they’ve lost a tooth due to injury, disease or decay. The implant is comprised of two parts — an anchor that mimics the function of a tooth root and a crown, which looks and serves like the visible portion of your tooth.
Dental implants are placed surgically, using a local anesthetic, although there are some situations where a general anesthetic may be required. The implantation process is generally quite quick, with most implants placed in about one hour (although the timeframe may be extended in the case of a patient who’s receiving multiple dental implants.)
Isthachatta patients may be concerned about rejection — a common issue that many hear about in connection with surgical implants. But this generally isn’t a concern because the implant is typically made from titanium, a “biocompatible” metal that is extremely unlikely to be rejected by the body. The implant is placed into the jaw, where it’s positioned in a manner that’s similar to a natural tooth root. Tiny bits of bone may be placed around the implant to serve as a bone graft, speeding the rate at which the implant fuses with the jaw bone.
Dental implants have the highest success rate of any type of surgical implant.
Dental implants are permanent and they not only restore an individual’s ability to eat a vast range of different foods, but they also help maintain a more natural facial shape and jaw shape. In cases where a tooth has been extracted, you generally need to wait for a period of time while the bone fills in the empty socket, giving the implant something to fuse with.
What are the Different Kinds of Dental Implants?
Isthachatta dental implant patients can enjoy a number of different implant types.
Some patients may receive a single implant to replace a single lost tooth, while others may receive multiple tooth implants.
It’s also possible to get dental implants that can be used as “anchors” for dentures or bridgework. This helps patients enjoy a more secure denture, without the need for adhesives.
There are even special dental implants designed for patients who’ve lost all or nearly all of their teeth. These dental implants are unique in that a number of small anchor points — usually four — are implanted into the jaw. Then, once these implants have healed and fused with the bone, the second part of the implant – a denture-like prosthetic with false teeth – is put into place and secured to the anchor points. This type of dental implant is often called an “all-on-4” implant.
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