Implants

Dental implants are metal posts or frames that are surgically positioned into the jawbone beneath your gums. Once in place, they allow your dentist to mount replacement teeth onto them.

There are 3 ways to apply dental implants
1. Immediate implants: The dentist will extract your tooth and apply implant right the way. Then crown will be applied on top of the implant.

2. Standard implants: It will be replaced you missing tooth and crown was applied on top afterward.

3. General implant: The treatment plan will be divided into 2 parts. The first time, dentist applies the implants into your jawbone and waits until it adjusts and holds with your jaw bone. The second visit takes 4-6 weeks apart. The dentist will applies over denture on the second visit.

The first two ways must consider the patient’s bone mass. Therefore the x-ray and 3D CT scan play critical role for the dentist to choose the suitable to his patient.

Compound implant is usually combines with 2 single implants onward. Each implant will be stickled with dental bridge in case that there are more than one missing teeth in the same area.

Completed implants are repeated the whole mount teeth. It could be divided 3 categories.

• More than two implants sealed with dental bridge. It can be used in the area that completely missing teeth.
• – Implants with removable over denture to support implant: it is similar to normal removable denture. The different is there are 2-6 implants embed in your jaw line in order to hold your denture tightly.
• -All-on-4 and All-on-6 are new treatment methods. The patient who suitable with this kind of treatment should has large bone density. The denture supported implant will be applied to the implants right the way.

The advantage of dental implants
There are many advantages to dental implants, including:
• Improved appearance: Dental implants look and feel like your own teeth. Because they are designed to fuse with bone, they become permanent.

• Improved speech: With poor-fitting dentures, the teeth can slip within your mouth, causing you to mumble or slur your words. Dental implants allow you to speak without the worry that teeth might slip.

• Improved comfort: Because they become part of you, implants eliminate the discomfort of removable dentures.

• Easier eating: Sliding dentures can make chewing difficult. Dental implants function like your own teeth, allowing you to eat your favorite foods with confidence and without pain.

• Improved self-esteem: Dental implants can give you back your smile and help you feel better about yourself.

• Improved oral health: Dental implants don’t require reducing other teeth, as a tooth-supported bridge does. Because nearby teeth are not altered to support the implant, more of your own teeth are left intact, improving long-term oral health. Individual implants also allow easier access between teeth, improving oral hygiene.

• Durability: Implants are very durable and will last many years. With good care, many implants last a lifetime.

• Convenience. Removable dentures are just that; removable. Dental implants eliminate the embarrassing inconvenience of removing dentures, as well as the need for messy adhesives to keep them in place.