subject: Beneficial Restorative Dental Procedures [print this page] When it comes to restorative dental procedures, dental implants have been a part of it for the last 40 years.
Through the years, there has been a lot of progress for the dental profession considering all aspects of implants from implant materials to the longevity and the esthetic quality to the placement techniques.
Made to resemble large screws, the design for dental implants originated from Sweden where ultra strong titanium was used to make them.
From a single tooth, several teeth, or a whole arch of teeth that are missing, dental implants serve as a solution.
Apart from providing support to the restoration that sits on top of it, implants also stimulate bone growth.
If a tooth is missing, the gums and bone it was attached to are no longer stimulated by 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.
Through a surgical procedure, placed directly in the jawbone and under the gums are the implants. Left under the gums is the surgical site with the implants so that bone grows around them and they osseo integrate as well.
When it comes to the first surgery, a provisional can would be placed after it for these Swiss implants. After connecting an abutment or implant post to it, the gums are given some time to heal.
The final tooth restoration is custom fitted onto the abutment around 6 to 8 weeks afterwards. Here, an implant supported denture, a crown, or a bridge could be the final restoration.
People often think that while the implants are in, they would be painful. Should the implants not be properly placed, they could hurt.
Right after surgery, you can expect some discomfort. When they did not have a strong bite on food, people with dentures from those with several to a full arch of fabricated teeth had no options when implants were not yet available.
Something that affects a person's nutrition and overall health is chewing.
It is easy for people to shy away from some foods when there is denture slippage, teeth are missing, or teeth do not meet each other. It is not as easy to eat a balanced diet of only softer foods.
When it comes to natural teeth, a common misconception is that dentures are better to maintain. Having dentures replace you natural teeth often make people think of easier times dealing with oral health care.
The truth is the majority of dentures never feel comfortable. It is possible for the initial custom fit of dentures to loosen over time considering several factors.
Created by dental implants is a solid foundation not to mention a stability that dentures cannot match.
Today, we live in such a great era of dentistry where people can gain a lot from implant dentistry technology. Aside from bone and gum stimulation, what implants can offer is restoration stability allowing people to eat healthier diets.
Any replacement cannot come close to a healthy, natural tooth but dental implants can be used by dental professionals to give their patients something to smile about.
