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They are anchored in place so there is no slippage.
Dental implants function as natural teeth in chewing and speaking.
Dental implants can be used to replace a single tooth or multiple teeth.
Your jawbone will receive stimulation from chewing pressure on the post, helping to maintain bone density and facial structure.
Dental implants last a long time. The post lasts a lifetime. The tooth may need to be replaced after 10 to 20 years.
They cost more than dental bridges and other options.
They require surgery and a longer healing time, up to six months.
It will take longer to see the process through because of the gum healing time.
Some cannot get dental implants because they lack bone density.
Dentists sometimes require patients to undergo a bone graft to improve bone density.
The process may look slightly different depending on whether you are getting a single implant, an implant-supported bridge, or implant-supported dentures. Bone density matters, and that can affect the process and healing time.
Dentists will make impressions of your tooth being replaced or your other teeth to get the right shape and size of your dental implant.
Those with lower bone density will likely need a bone graft before proceeding with a dental implant. Dentists require three to six months of healing after getting a bone graft. The easiest way to perform a bone graft is to place it during extraction of the damaged tooth. This reduces the number of surgeries.
Once the bone starts growing and the gum heals, an oral surgeon will reopen the gum and place the titanium post. They will put a temporary crown on top. This will serve as a placeholder until your permanent crown is ready.
Your permanent crown is attached to the post with a third part that secures it.
