Dental implants are the new discovery in the dental field which has modernised the treatment plan for people with complaint of missing tooth. 

An implant is positioned in your mouth in the jaw bones which takes up the replaceable tooth. These are highly recommended for people who have good periodontal and bony support in their oral cavity.

So if you are a potential patient for such treatments then let us share some more knowledge about Dental implants with you! 

Do you know what are the parts of an Implant?

An implant has various parts but we will tell you broadly about three parts which are as follows :

 – the fixture : it is that part of implant which is fixed in the jaw bones and acts as an anchor for the tooth to be placed as the crown. It has hydroxyapatite coating on it which allows osseointegration. 

 – abutment : it is fixed within the fixture to hold the dental work and provides support to the prosthesis.

 – the prosthesis : it is that part of implant which supports various dental work like crowns, bridges or dentures. 

So now moving onto how dental implants work – 

As implants are fixed into your jaw bones they provide support to your artificial teeth. Dental work like crowns, bridges, dentures are fixed onto them which prevent the slippage or removal of the prosthesis .

The advantage of an implant is that they do not require any adjacent teeth for support as they are anchored to the jawbone and thus are able to support bridges.

Two different implants which are considered to be safe are :

-Endosteal implants: these are surgically fitted implants into the jaw bones thus called endosteal. 

– Subperiosteal implant: these are implants that has metal frames and are placed onto the jaw bones below gum tissue. Later on they are fixed with the jaw bones and carries posts which protrude out of the gums for supporting the prosthesis. 

Coming to what are the benefits of an Implant? 

There are various benefits of dental implant, some of which are the following: 

– Implants improve the esthetics of a person, they look like one’s own teeth and gives a natural appearance to your mouth.

– Implants improve the speech as in poor fitting dentures which slip or is unstable in the mouth can cause speech defects. 

– Implants are highly durable and efficient for a long time, they can be functional for life time if taken proper care and hygiene is maintained. 

– they can provide good masticatory functions while chewing food like natural teeth.

So what about the disadvantages of an Implant? 

– Dental implants can cause infection in the particular area where they are fitted and such infections can cause pain swelling which can lead to their failure.

– Dental implants can cause nerve injury also which can cause pain, numbness, tingling in your gums and teeth and lips. 

– They can cause injury to your teeth, gums or blood vessels also. 

If you want some more info about Dental implants, its cost and insurance cover then kindly contact Todays dental. We will be very happy to help and guide you through the same.