Dental Implants

Dental implants are root devices usually made of titanium, used in dentistry to support restorations that resemble a tooth or group of teeth to replace missing teeth. They are titanium screws that can replace the root of a tooth when it fails; it is placed into the jawbone just like a tooth root. Gently implanted into the bone, using local anesthesia, these very tiny titanium roots actually bond or integrate with a patient’s bone, more securely than a natural root would. Most often, the implant is more stable than a natural tooth’s root. Permanent teeth can be built upon these implants, custom designed and shaded to aesthetically suit each patient’s distinctive facial requirements. Teeth implants

are the most reliable and durable form of teeth restoration.

These types of implants are an ideal option for people in good

general oral health who have lost one or more teeth due to periodontal disease, injury or wear and tear. The purpose of dental implantation is to replace missing teeth and it can be done any time after adolescence or when bone growth is complete. Certain medical conditions, such as active diabetes, cancer or periodontal disease, may require additional treatment before the implant procedure can be performed. although this could potentially increase the total costs, it is important as it will ensure that you get the best out of the dental implants.

It is important that you obtain all the information needed about dental implants before making a decision because this is a surgical process that cannot be done by any dentist. Worthing Dental Centre provides literature and other forms of resource material on teeth implants, these materials equip the patient on the procedures involved, the side effects, costs, the benefits and the chances of success or failure.

A dental implant designed to replace a single tooth is composed of three parts: the titanium implant that fuses with the jawbone; the abutment, which fits over the portion of the implant that protrudes from the gum line; and the crown, which is created by the implant dentist and fitted onto the abutment for a natural appearance. The titanium material used is compatible with the body and studies have shown that there is no risk of rejection while using it; it does not react with the bone tissues.

It should be known that the success of dental implants largely depends on the dentist. The implantation process is usually done in a team to guarantee success; the parties involved are mainly the patient, the local dentist or a general physician and the implant dentist. It is the role of the patient to ensure that he or she adheres to the instructions of the

practitioners, the success rate largely depends on the patient, general oral hygiene is important.

If you have lost teeth due to various reasons then this is the most viable option as it is reliable and durable, lasting for almost a lifetime. They also look like and perform the same function as natural teeth.