subject: Who Can Undergo Dental Implant Surgery? [print this page] People who are either partially or fully toothless have risen through the years thanks to high rates of gum disease and tooth decay.
Of course, aesthetics and function is maintained with oral prosthesis. Indeed, prostheses are not worthy substitute for real teeth as they are mostly ill fitting and uncomfortable to wear.
Now crippled dentally, these poor patient will go from one dentist to another trying to find an answer for their plight.
The reason why people demand the best treatments available is that as they grow socially and economically, they become more aware of their health and dental standing.
While we see conventional dentistry being able to address some of the issues experienced by denture wearers, it is still a fact that the majority of denture wearers suffer from discomfort and difficulty brought by their false teeth.
Dental implants may be right for you if you aim to eat, speak and smile again comfortable but are missing a tooth or two.
You might be experiencing trouble as your dentures don't fit as comfortably or securely as they used to, or you have to hide from missing teeth, or maybe, you are now a victim of loose teeth all because the treatment you had to go through to cure advanced gum disease made it unstable.
Then dental implants could be the solution you need if situations like these prevent you from feeling happy about your smile or yourself.
With the many exceptional dental materials, techniques and even technological advancements, the success rates of dental implants have improved greatly today and thus many customers are able to gain happiness and confidence toward their dental health states.
These dental implants are very suitable artificial substitutes for root of teeth. These are attached directly to the jawbone and are crafted from bio compatible material.
This is otherwise known as osseointegration. These implants act like tiny anchors with the shape of cylinders or screws.
These jawbone insertions are able to perform the way natural tooth roots can. Biting forces that a healthy natural tooth can be withstood by these implants.
Not everyone can be a candidate for dental implants amid the fact that so many people have benefited from this already.
One must have great health overall especially oral health and he must also have sufficient bone in his jaw that will act as implant support.
Equally important, the ideal candidate is willing to commit to conscientious oral hygiene and regular dental visits. Implants are ideal only for 18 year old people and beyond.
It is amazing how dental implants can support replacement teeth just like how natural teeth are supported by its roots.
Such saves a wearer embarrassment from false teeth that would cause spaces from missing teeth and also is a good alternative to wobbly, excruciating and clicking dentures.
Ninety three percent or more was the success rate of these implant when it was once tested to be assembled in place by the well trained dentists.
A dental implant requires a greater financial investment than a conventional denture or bridge. On the other hand, an implant can offer advantages in terms of comfort and appearance, benefits which many patients find well worth the cost.
Dental implant procedures also entail a 5 to 9 month investment which already goes from start to end. There exists a risk of infection here, as with any surgical operation.
Right after the surgical phase, the jawbone would hold the implant in place strongly once these would attach to such implants.
This attachment of bone to the implants remains in the jawbone below the gum tissues. After a healing period of three to six months, a brief second procedure is needed to expose the top of the implant.
Tiny metal cylinders or posts are projected through the gums and are attached to the implanted device.
