subject: The Necessity Of Dental Implants [print this page] Dental implants have been a part of restorative dental procedures for the last 40 years. When it comes to the dental profession, from implant materials to the longevity and the esthetic quality to the placement techniques, there has been much progress in all aspects of implants through the years. Made to resemble large screws, the design for dental implants originated from Sweden where ultra strong titanium was used to make them.
A single tooth, several teeth, or a whole arch of missing teeth can be remedied through the application of dental implants. Responsible for supporting the restoration that sits on top of it are the implants which also stimulate bone growth. Once a tooth is missing then the gums and bone it was attached to gain nothing from the blood supply and activity of that tooth.
A space is created by the missing tooth and the opposing tooth on the opposite jaw can grow towards it as it no longer has anything to bite against. A surgical procedure is necessary to place the implants directly in the jawbone and under the gums. For bone to grow around them and so that they can osseo integrate, the surgical implants site is left under the gums.
It is after the first surgery when a provisional can may be placed for these Swiss implants. Followed by healing time for the gums is the connection of an abutment or implant post to it. The final tooth restoration is custom fitted onto the abutment around 6 to 8 weeks afterwards. This is where the final restoration could be an implant supported denture, a crown, or a bridge.
Most of the time, people assume that implants hurt as long as they are in. This only happens if the implant is not positioned correctly. Naturally, there is some discomfort immediately after surgery. During the time when implants were not available, there were no options for those who do not have a strong bite on food for people with dentures, from those with several to a full arch of fabricated teeth. Dependent on chewing is a person's overall health and nutrition.
If teeth do not meet together, there is denture slippage, or some teeth are missing, people may shy away from all sorts of foods. It is not as easy to eat a balanced diet of only softer foods.
The assumption people make with regard to dentures is that they are better than having to maintain real teeth, Having dentures replace you natural teeth often make people think of easier times dealing with oral health care. What dentures bring is discomfort. Taking several factors into consideration, the initial custom fit of dentures can loosen over time. When it comes to dental implants, they can create a solid foundation and a stability that remains unmatched by dentures.
Today, we live in such a great era of dentistry where people can gain a lot from implant dentistry technology. As well as offer bone and gum stimulation, people can eat healthier diets for implants also offer restoration stability. Nothing can ever replace a healthy, natural tooth but their patients will definitely be smiling once dental professionals use dental implants.
