What are dental implants?
Dental implants can be titanium and ceramic made small threaded posts that replace the missing teeth. Both materials are friendly to the tissues of mouth.
How they work?
With the help of an oral surgery procedure, dental implant is placed in the jaw. The dentist later restores the implant with crowns,bridges or dentures depending on the patient’s general and oral health.
Who needs an implant?
People who have lost one or more teeth can utilise the use of dental implants. Teeth are lost due to:
- Injury to the face
- Grinding of teeth
- Decay in teeth
- Gums disease
- Fracture of tooth root
- Teeth missing from birth
Dental Implant Procedure
- Local Anaesthesia is given
- An incision is made to expose the bone
- Specific instruments are used to prepare the jawbone for implanyPlace the dental implant.
- Dental implant is then placed in the jaw
- Gums are repositioned and stiches are placed
Post placement precautions:
List of detailed instructions is given.
- Medications including antibiotics to be taken to avoid infection.
- Chew food from other side of the mouth
- Regular brushing to be done.
- Implant site to be kept clean and hygienic
Advantages/risks
- Better smile makeover and esthetics
- Improved ability to chew and speak
- Helps replace missing teeth without compromising the adjacent teeth
- Holds the required crowns, bridges , dentures in place
