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Dental
Implants are an excellent option for replacing one or more missing
teeth. You may take it as permanently replacing your natural roots
with titanium roots. Implants can serve good for both purposes-
as single tooth (regular implants) and as support for dentures (mini
implants).
To
get an implant fixed, we need to ensure that your jawbone is in
good shape, and you have healthy oral tissues. This helps in the
bonding between the jaw and the implant, hence giving you ever-lasting
support.
The
photos below show a good example implant tooth to fill a gap between
teeth. Additionally, tooth-coloured fillings also improve the beauty
of your smile.
Implants can be used for single tooth as well as for fixed full
denture. The procedure of putting single tooth implant is usually
done in two stages. In first stage root part of implant is fixed,
then it is allowed to integrate with the bone over a period of four
to six months and then the crown part is fixed, but in certain cases
it may be done immediately depending upon the bone availability
and number of other factors.
In
case of fixed full denture, the denture is supported on four to
six mini implants in each jaw and then the denture is fixed over
it at the same time.
Dental
Implant FAQs
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What
is a dental implant? |
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dental implant is a artificial tooth that is embedded into
your jaw permanently. It replaces a decaying tooth or can
replace the space for a missing tooth. |
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How
long has dental implant technology been available and what
is the success rate? |
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The
technology has been around for decades. In fact, some patients
have had dental implants for more than 40 years. Hundreds
of thousands of dental implants have been inserted with more
than a 90% success rate. All other metal implants in the body
(including hips and knees) are the result of the dental implant
technology. |
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What
can be done for a single missing tooth? |
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In
the case of a single missing tooth, a dental implant can be
placed in the jawbone area of the missing tooth. The implant
will serve as a replacement for a tooth root and an individual
crown. The total apparatus is referred to as a single-tooth
implant crown. Once in place, the implant crown will look,
feel, and function like a natural tooth. They are cleaned
and flossed just like natural teeth, and best of all, they
do not require any special tools to clean around them like
bridges. Although dental implants will not decay, they require
impeccable oral hygiene. |
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