subject: Eliminating The Confusions Concerning Dental Implants [print this page] A little knowledge can be a dangerous thingA little knowledge can be a dangerous thing. I have heard and experienced the same from many people - allow me to explain the phenomenon in detail. What are dental implants? When I posed the same question to many acknowledged figures, I was met with disappointed glances. Some even went to the extent of stating that dental implants is the artificial tooth placed on the mouth. If you are holding the same notion, please allow me to rectify the same. I will start with a brief explanation about the importance of dental implants.
The teeth present in the mouth can be lost any time. One might lose it in a bar fight, or as a consequence of an accident. Some people shed their teeth naturally due to old age or due to decaying of the teeth. Actually, the teeth do not decay in any manner, but the roots that hold the teeth can decay at an accelerated pace. The decay of the root is caused by consuming large amounts of sugary foods and by not keeping the mouth (and the teeth) clean. Long story short - you will have to seek the aid of the dental implants one day or the other.
A dental implant can be stated as an "artificial tooth root" affixed into the jawbones. Once this artificial root is placed within the mouth, artificial teeth will be screwed into the root. The procedure is quite complex if you ask me. I will try to explain the functions carried out by a dentist in order to place an artificial root. Initially, the dentist will try to map the nerve cells located at the jawbone. The artificial root is screwed into the jawbone - if the screwing procedure damages the nerve cells located in the region, then you might even lose the functionality of your mouth.
Once the nerve network is studied, the dentist will proceed to implant the device into the mouth. Once the artificial root is placed, it is secured to the mouth with the aid of titanium screws. Titanium is especially considered for the procedure because of its inherent qualities. The bone will grow over the titanium screws, without any marked problems. The metal is highly bio compatible with many people. No one has developed allergic reactions to the metal. Besides the tensile strength of the metal is legendary - the list of advantages of employing the metal is never complete!
Dental implants are usually opted by many people these days instead of the conventional dentures or dental bridges. The advantages are manifold in this niche. One will be able to indulge in any type of food - the food materials do not corrode with the dental implants. This is a major advantage in comparison to the other procedures like dentures and dental bridges. The artificial tooth placed over a dental implant will look and feel like a real tooth. No one will ever notice the difference. Besides, the nearby tooth is not affected in any manner whatsoever.
