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Implants:
Dental implants are metal or ceramic devices that replace the root of the
natural tooth. Implants are fixed into the jaw to provide a solid
base for artificial tooth replacement. After an implant is placed
into the underlying bone, artificial teeth are attached to it, enabling
normal function.
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Implant:
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Result:
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There are three types of Implants:
Single Tooth Replacement
This is the simplest type of dental implant, with the restoration made to
look like a natural tooth. It will function the same as your natural
teeth, and your care for it will also be the same. The one difference
you will notice is that it will not be sensitive to pressure, cold and hot.
Multiple-Tooth Replacements
When multiple teeth are missing in the same area, there are a few dental
implant alternatives. One is to replace each tooth with a single
implant. The other alternative is to use several implants as anchors,
to which a bridge is attached. The
restoration has the advantage of having a solid anchor to the jaw and the
restoration is "fixed." It is not removable like a partial
or denture.
Full Arch Tooth Replacement
Dental implants can be used in this situation much the same as for
Multiple-Tooth Replacement. Multiple single-tooth implants can be
used for the result closest to having your own natural teeth again.
Other options are to place several implants at strategic points based on
pressures exerted in the mouth. A bar is attached to the implant
posts, and the restoration is attached to the bar.
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