Dental Implants
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Dental implants are replacement tooth roots. Dental Implants provide a strong foundation for permanent or removable prosthesis (replacement teeth) that are made to match your natural teeth. They are manufactured from biologically neutral pure Titanium that is accepted by the human body and these implants fuse with the jawbone to form a secure foundation for tooth replacement.
Benefits of Dental Implants
- Improved self-esteem and increased quality of life
- Reduce size and construct a more natural functional bridge or denture
- No need to trim the adjacent teeth to form the conventional bridge
- The solid anchorage of the dental implant will allow you to increase your chewing pressure, so eat anything you want
- Improves speech as compared to having dentures
- Improved comfort relative to removable dentures
- Prevent further loss of teeth and bone support
- Improved and younger, natural appearance
- Improved oral health
- Durability. Implants are very durable and have expected lifelong replacement for lost tooth
- No slipping, sliding clicking dentures or worrying about your dentures popping out in embarrassing situations
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There are three basic types of dental implant restoration: Classify by amount of missing tooth or teeth |
A single tooth implant with ceramic crown is the best permanent replacement when both the tooth and root are damaged. This solution both looks and functions just like a natural tooth.
The most common method for replacing a single missing tooth is with a fixed bridge which cemented to the teeth on either side of a missing tooth. With all fixed bridges the teeth adjacent to the space must be reduced to properly hold the bridge. The most conservative bridge is a Resin-Bonded Bridge (RBB), sometimes called a Maryland bridge. The resin-Bonded Bridge offers the advantage of minimal reduction of adjacent teeth to support the missing tooth. This type of bridge can only be used under certain circumstances.
A conventional bridge requires that the teeth on either side of the space be reduced in size to take room for crown which is then cemented onto the prepared teeth. The artificial replacement tooth is attached to these crowns prior to cementation. When properly maintained, the resin bonded bridge and the conventional bridge can last many years.
Implants can be considered to replace a single tooth. Often when the teeth on either side of the space are in good health, an implant may be the most conservative means of replacing the missing teeth because the adjacent teeth do not have to be reduced.
The single tooth implant restoration consists of three parts. Namely, the implant post which replaces the tooth root, the abutment which will support the crown and the prosthetic crown itself. The crown is either cemented onto the abutment or held in place with a screw.
Treatment step for single tooth implant restoration
The course of treatment described here is one of several options available. Consult your dentist to find out what the best solution is for you, given your specific condition.
Installing Single Implant
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1: Before the procedure
The dentist makes a first examination and takes one or more x-rays of the area to prepare for the procedure. |
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2: Installing the implant
The implant is installed. At this stage, if conventional implants are done, a healing abutment or cover screw is placed on and left about 2 months to integrate with the jawbone before the next step is taken. If immediate loaded implants are done, the temporary crown is loaded onto the implant. |
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3: Attaching the new crown
The final step is the making and placing the permanent crown on the implant. The new tooth is installed permanently. |
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4: End result
You should expect the new tooth to fit and function just like a natural tooth. Do your usual dental hygiene to keep the tooth and gum around it clean and healthy. |
Benefits of A single tooth implant with ceramic crown
- Strong & stable (tightly fixed)
- A stable, secure solution that lets you eat what you want
- Strength and stability
- Save adjacent teeth. Prevents bone loss and existing teeth from drifting into surrounding space of the missing teeth
- Gives a nice natural smile
- Offers a long-lasting solution, often for life
- Saves healthy teeth as eliminates the need to modify healthy teeth
- No more caries for dental implant
- Correct an altered bite
 If multiple teeth are missing in different parts of the mouth, several single tooth implants are good replacement restorations.
If multiple teeth are missing within the same region, several missing teeth can sometimes be replaced with fewer implants because dental implants are stronger than the natural tooth roots. This solution includes having implant fixed bridges done.
An implant fixed bridge is very much like a conventional bridge except the support is actually over implants rather than natural teeth. The implants themselves act as man-made roots. A great advantage is that this is that it is self-supporting unlike conventional tooth-supported bridges that put a heavier load on the remaining teeth.
When two or three adjacent teeth are missing, a bridge may be the treatment of choice depending on the condition of the teeth next to the space and the bone supporting these teeth. The more missing teeth to be replaced, the greater the force placed on the remaining teeth which support the artificial teeth.
In some cases, when there are not enough teeth, a conventional bridge is not possible and a removable retrial denture will have to be considered to replace the missing teeth. A partial denture spreads the force to the adjacent teeth as well as to the underlying bone and gum tissue. A removable partial denture is less expensive than a conventional bridge. However, a partial denture is more bulky and less stable than a bridge and metal clasps will frequently be seen when smiling. In some cases, the partial denture may cause deterioration of the natural teeth due to excessive forces.
When an implant is placed in the space where the teeth are missing, it can help by absorbing some of the load created by chewing forces and therefore make it easier for the adjacent natural teeth to withstand the forces. When an implant is placed in the space where the teeth are missing, a bridge may be considered instead of a removable partial denture.
Treatment step of implant fixed bridge for several teeth replacement
The course of treatment described here is one of several options available. Consult your dentist to find out what the best solution is for you, given your specific condition.
Installing Implant Fixed Bridge For Several Teeth
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1: Before the procedure
Three teeth at back end of the mouth are missing. The bridge contains all teeth in one piece and is anchored on dental implants. |
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2: Installing the implants
First, the implants are installed. This is normally done in a single session. If conventional implants are done, a healing abutment or cover screw is placed on and left about 2 months to integrate with the jawbone before the next step is taken. If immediate loaded implants can be done, a temporary bridge may be placed at the same time, making it possible for you to function like normal almost immediately after leaving the dentist. |
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3: Attaching the bridge
The final step is the making and placing of the bridge. The new tooth is installed for permanently. |
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4: End result
The new bridge will handle all the pressure that your strong, natural back teeth did. You will have a stable and secure solution that allows you to eat what you want. |
Benefits of having Implants with Fixed Bridge for several teeth missing
- Strong & stable (tightly fixed)
- The only fixed alternative in situation where gaps at the rear end or where there are no natural teeth available for fixed bridge abutment support
- A stable, secure solution that lets you eat what you want
- Gives better strength and stability than dentures
- Preserves your facial appearance and prevents bone loss
- Gives a nice natural smile
- Offers a long-lasting solution, often for life
- Renewed confidence and improved quality of life as well
- No more caries for dental implant
- Save adjacent teeth. Prevents bone loss and existing teeth from drifting into surrounding space of the missing teeth
- Correct an altered bite
When all teeth are missing or in a condition that all teeth need to be replaced, there are two basically types of full arch implant reconstructions options:
- Full Arch Dental Implants with Fixed Bridge
- Full Arch Dental Implants with Overdentures
Full Arch Dental Implants with Overdentures. Implants allow you to wear full dentures (overdentures) and partial dentures without worrying that they will slip or fall out. When having implants support dentures means that the base of the denture can be made much smaller and more comfortable. This overdenture, implants with screws placed in the jaw will serve as attachments for a metal bar or ball attachment which will help support a removable denture.
Full Arch Dental Implants with Fixed Bridge
With today's technologies, it is possible to replace a full jaw with dental implants and a fixed bridge that results in a permanent, stable and high esthetic solution similar to having a new set of teeth again.
Benefits of Full Arch Implants with Fixed Bridge
- A fixed permanent restoration for individuals who has lost all their teeth
- Lets you eat and function like having natural teeth
- A solid, stable solution relative to dentures
- Preserves your facial appearance and prevents bone loss
- Immediate Function in mandible and maxilla
- Gives a nice natural smile, better esthetic relative to dentures
- Offers a long-lasting solution, often for life
- Renewed confidence and improved quality of life as well
Installing Full Arch Implants with Fixed Bridges
The course of treatment described here is one of several options available. Consult your dentist to find out what the best solution is for you, given your specific condition.
Installing Full Arch Implants with Fixed Bridges
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1. Before the procedure
The dentist determines what needs to be done and prepares both himself and the patient for the coming treatment procedure. |
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2. Installing the implants
The first step is installing dental implants to replace the lost tooth roots. The number of implants placed is depending on bone condition and the implantologist judgment. If conventional implants are done, temporary dentures can be opted to be made or your old dentures may be worn that enable you to eat and function while the implants are left to heal and integrate with the jaw bone. |
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3. Attaching the bridge
The final step is the making and securely installing the fixed bridge on top of the implants. |
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4. End result
Your new teeth should be hard to tell from natural – both for you and others. People who have had traditional dentures before getting a fixed bridge often describe this as an overwhelming and very positive experience |
Full Arch Dental Implants with Overdentures
Implants allow you to wear full dentures (overdentures) and partial dentures without worrying that they will slip or fall out. When having implants support dentures means that the base of the denture can be made much smaller and more comfortable. This overdenture, implants with screws placed in the jaw will serve as attachments for a metal bar or ball attachment which will help support a removable denture.
Benefits of Full Arch Implants with Overdentures
- Denture stabilized with implants
- Possible to use existing dentures
- Removable
- Simple and Inexpensive
- Offers a long-lasting solution, often for life
- Renewed confidence and improved quality of life as well
Treatment step for Full Arch Implants with Overdentures
The course of treatment described here is one of several options available. Consult your dentist to find out what the best solution is for you, given your specific condition.
Installing Full Arch Implants with Overdentures
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1. Before the procedure
The dentist determines what needs to be done and prepares both himself and the patient for the coming treatment procedure. |
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2. Installing the implants
The first step is installing dental implants to replace the lost tooth roots. In this case, two implants are used. Four implants may be placed in cases for added overdenture retention. Temporary dentures may be worn that enable you to eat and function like normal while waiting for the permanent overdenture to be installed. |
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3. Attaching ball/bar and making overdentures
A ball or bar is then attached on top of the implants and the overdentures installed over. The ball or bar acts as a clip that enables the overdentures to snap securely in place. |
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4. End result
The removable overdentures are securely clipped on top of the implant with the ball/bar giving the strength and stability that allows you to better than with conventional dentures. |
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