subject: Dental Implant Considerations And Procedures [print this page] As we get older, we face more and more problems with our teeth. Some have major problems whereas some maintain their hygiene and can therefore prevent major dental surgeries to be performed. Tooth decay, gum diseases, wear and tear, accidents are some of the most common problems to tooth loss. When you lose a tooth you may be very self conscious to smile and it can cause a major psychological effect for some. Dental implants are a very common procedure in the dental industry where the patient can quickly gain new teeth looking like new. Bridges and dentures are also some options but dental implants have proven to be a better more long term solution.
Dental implants are something that was not available years ago and it has revolutionized the dental industry. Even though implants are fake teeth they look real. They work like a real tooth too. To some patients it is the next best thing to a real tooth. The implants themselves are a small anchor and are normally made of titanium to hold the artificial tooth. The success rate is very high where the lower jaw has higher success rate compared to the upper. The reason for this to be the case is due to the fact that the lower jaw is denser compared to the upper one. If you are a smoker, it is strongly advisable to give this up for a short period before doing your dental implants. Smoking slows down the healing process in the mouth and can reduce the likelihood that implants will be successful.
Failure of a dental implant is often related to failure to osseointegrate correctly. Osseointegration means the fusion of the surface of a dental implant to the surrounding bone, so that it is secured tightly in the bone and ready to be used as an anchor for a tooth. The founder from Sweden discovered that the titanium could be structurally integrated into living bone with a very high degree of predictability, and without long-term soft tissue inflammation or rejection. With modern technology this period has been shortened
It is much easier nowadays due to the computer guided dental implant surgery which can streamline the entire treatment process. We are always looking for faster ways and other ways to cut down on recovery time. It starts by using a surgical template using a CT scan and 3-C imaging software that allows the teeth to be implanted in record time.
They work for anchoring dentures and bridges too, to stop any sliding, poor fitting and gum irritation.
If you live in the United States and Europe, the cost will be quite high for a dental implant. Thailand has become a very popular place to perform dental implants and at a fraction of the high expenses in the west. This has lead to many people taking vacations here at the same time and therefore killing two birds with one stone so to speak. With a new smile, you will regain your confidence in your smile and feel more confident about yourself. Maybe you are worried about the pain this will cause you. However, the time to do the procedure is fairly quick and once done, you will be very happy that you made the decision to do it.
