Everything you need to know about dental implants

Dental implants offer the most natural tooth replacement option for your missing teeth.

The procedure involves inserting artificial titanium roots (a material tolerated by the body for centuries) into your jawbone to replace your natural roots.

Your artificial teeth are then attached to screw-shaped abutments. The result is teeth that not only look real, but also function the same as your natural teeth.

It is the best tooth replacement option and can also be used as an alternative to mobile dentures and bridges.

This is a permanent solution that will provide better dental health and allow patients to smile again.

Here is everything you need to know about dental implant surgery.

How do dental implants work?

Dental implants use titanium screws that fit into your jawbone after surgery.

Due to this natural integration, your artificial teeth become more secure as your implants work just like your natural roots.

Who can have dental implants?

Dental implants are right for you if:

You have missing teeth.
Your jawbone has reached full growth.
Your bone volume is sufficient.
Your oral tissue is healthy.
You do not have any health conditions that may interfere with the healing of your bones.
If you are ready to commit to the dental implant procedure, which takes several months, we can discuss the possibility of dental implants.

What types of artificial teeth are used?

Your artificial teeth are actually crowns. We can discuss the type of crowns you want, which can be removable, fixed or both.

1. Removable teeth
Removable teeth consist of artificial teeth and pink plastic gums like dentures. They are mounted on a metal frame which will then be fixed on two or more implant pillars. They can be removed for cleaning like dentures, but are much more stable.

2. Fixed teeth
Fixed artificial teeth are permanently screwed or cemented onto the implant abutment as individual teeth. If you have a chain of missing teeth, you can also have a multi-tooth bridge attached to multiple implants.

What to expect after the procedure

The stitches used during surgery will dissolve on their own. There will be some discomfort expected after your dental surgery, including:

swelling in your gums and face
bruises
implant site pain
minor bleeding
Pain medication will help keep you comfortable. You will also need to adjust your diet by eating soft foods.

If you have opted for a complete fixed prosthesis on an implant, you will find quality chewing in just 24 hours.