Implant

Get to know the basics of dental implants

Some people may be hesitant about minor mouth surgery. However, the process is not as difficult or painful as you might think. Thanks to advances in dental technology, placing implants has become easier than ever before. Implant is a modern and advanced method to solve the problem of missing teeth. Many people dealing with missing teeth have difficulty chewing and speaking and are less confident when smiling. No matter how many teeth you're missing, the good news is that there's definitely something you can do about them! Dental implants are designed to look and function like your natural teeth, and are a stable and permanent solution.

Regardless of how many teeth you are missing, your first step is to consult your dentist. In dentistry, they make sure you are a candidate for dental implants and customize a plan to replace your missing tooth or teeth. If dental implants are a good choice for you, dentists will prepare a plan to replace your teeth. Whether you are replacing a single tooth, a bridge, or an entire jaw, the procedure follows a specific timeline. On the day of surgery, you will arrive at the dentist's office and your dentist will use local anesthesia or sedation. Then, they implant a titanium screw-like structure that holds everything in place. After that you have to let the bone heal and fuse to the implant. When this happens, visit the dentist to place the abutment and crown (the final tooth replacement) over the implant.

Benefits of implants

Thanks to advances in dentistry, it is now possible to replace missing teeth in a way that looks natural. Implants have many benefits, including:

✓ are stable and permanent.

✓ It can prevent bone loss in your jaw.

✓ It gives you back the ability to chew.

✓ They clean like your natural teeth.

✓ It prevents the other teeth from moving and being out of order.

How do we know that we are eligible for dental implants?

If dental implants sound good to you, it's helpful to know if you're an eligible candidate. You and your dentist will discuss implants in detail, but if you think dental implants might be right for you, there are a few things you should be aware of:

1. Requirements for dental implant surgery

2. Are you healthy enough for surgery?

3. Do you have the right amount of bone mass?

4. Do you have good oral health?

Will dental implant surgery be painful?

Even if you are ready to get an implant, there may be some hesitation. After all, your mouth is very sensitive and the dentist will make a hole in your bone to place the implant. As with any surgery, you can expect some discomfort at the site of your implant. This can appear as swelling or pain in the cheek, gums, or under the eyes. Although some pain usually occurs after surgery, this pain will begin to subside as the implants heal and begin to fuse. If you find that you still have pain after 10 days, it may be time to let your dentist at the dental clinic take a look. You can also discuss the options you have to deal with this discomfort with your dentist before undergoing dental implant surgery.