subject: An Introduction To Restorative Dental Procedures [print this page] For the past 40 years, dental implants have been a part of restorative dental procedures. From the longevity and the esthetic quality to placement techniques to the implant materials, all aspects of implants have improved through the years as witnessed by the dental profession. Originally invented in Sweden, dental implants are made of ultra strong titanium and they look like a large screw.
Other than use them for a single missing tooth, dental implants are also ideal if several or a whole arch of teeth are missing. Aside from stimulating bone growth, implants are also responsible for stabilizing the restoration that sits on top of it. A missing tooth was attached to gums and bone and these no longer benefit 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. Promoting bone growth around the implants as well as osseo integration is leaving the surgical implants site under the gums.
For these Swiss implants, it is possible for a provisional can to be placed after the first surgery. There is an abutment or implant post that is connected to it followed by healing time for the gums. Custom fitted onto the abutment is the final tooth restoration about 6 to 8 weeks later. Here, an implant supported denture, a crown, or a bridge could be the final restoration.
There is a misconception when it comes to implants where they hurt as long as they are in. If the implant is not properly placed then this will happen. Normally, discomfort follows a surgery. There was a time when implants were not available and so those with dentures, from people with several to those with a full arch of fabricated teeth, had no options when they did not have a strong bite on food. The ability of a person to chew is important for his nutrition and overall health.
What results from missing teeth, teeth that do not occlude properly, or denture slippage are people shying away from different foods. Difficult to do is eat only a balanced diet of only softer foods.
When it comes to natural teeth, a common misconception is that dentures are better to maintain. According to some, having their real teeth replaced by dentures would make for an easier time dealing with oral health care. There is some degree of discomfort associated with dentures. Taking several factors into consideration, the initial custom fit of dentures can loosen over time. Dentures have no capacity to match the stability and solid foundation that dental implants create.
When it comes to the technology in implant dentistry, people can benefit tremendously because we live in such a great era of dentistry. Implants offer bone and gum stimulation, and stability to restorations which lets people eat healthier diets. When it comes to a healthy, natural tooth nothing can replace it but dental implants can be used by dental professionals to make their patients smile again.
