4 Types of Dental Implants
Posted on 29-08-2022 02:47 am
Are you missing one or more teeth?
would you like to find a permanent solution to replace your teeth… this text opens the colgate dental implant article in a new tab … ?
if so, you’ve come to the right place!
in this blog, our restorative dentists, dr. Neal raval , dr. Stephen kohnen , and dr. Eddie lee , are going to outline 3 different types of dental implants you can receive to restore your smile. First, let’s get started with a brief background….
A dental implant is classified as a medical device. The majority of dental implants in use today are made of titanium or titanium alloy with modified surfaces and are inserted into the jawbone as ‘artificial roots’. They serve to support and/or stabilize different types of fixed or removable dental prostheses in patients who seek to have missing teeth replaced. Indications range from single to full-arch tooth replacements. Implantable devices can also be used for anchorage in orthodontic tooth movement and allow unidirectional tooth movement without reciprocal action on other teeth. Implantable devices can also be applied extra-orally for anchorage of maxillofacial prostheses.
There are two major types of dental implants:.
The dental implant process is a process that requires patience and understanding: patience during the implant treatment, and the understanding that the outcome also depends on the patient’s behavior. That is why in dr. Averbuch’s clinic we emphasize transparency and full sharing of the process with the patient. Before your arrival to the clinic, we have prepared some reading material for you to deepen your knowledge and answer burning questions regarding the one-day tooth implant process, as well as other types of dental implants.
Causes of Missing Teeth
If you’re missing all of your teeth, full mouth dental implants can replace your teeth as well as well as some of their roots.
A dental implant can replace one or more permanent teeth lost to an injury, gum disease, tooth decay, or infection. When you talk with your dentist at the initial consultation, they may discuss other options for replacing the teeth as well. These may include dentures and bridges. They’ll discuss with you whether you have enough space and bone in the area of the missing tooth for the procedure. If your tooth has been missing for a while, you may have bone loss. This requires a bone graft before you are able to proceed with dental implant surgery.