Dental Implant
A dental implant operation is a oral surgery replacing a missing tooth. Dental implants are inserted in your jawbone, in a series of minor procedures, unlike dentures, which are artificial teeth that you can quickly remove.
What is dental implant?
A dental implant is a piece of metal with a screw-like appearance. It is located in the jaw where the roots of the missing dent were. With the passage of time, bone grows around the implant, helping to keep it in place.
To fill the void created by the missing tooth, an artificial tooth, or crown, is then added to the rim. The crown is made in size , shape and color especially to look like your other teeth.
You can also use dental implants to keep a dental bridge or dentures in place.
When do you need a dental implant?
- Do not suffer from gum disease
- Have a strong jawbone full grown
- Do not have conditions impacting bone healing
What happens during a procedure with dental implants?
- You'll need scans and x-rays to give the dentist a good image of where the implant will be placed.
- To have the dental implant placed in your jawbone you will have a minor operation. Usually you can get an anesthetic so you don't feel discomfort during the surgery.
- You wait for a couple of months for the bone to expand around the dental implant.
- If the implant is secure, the dentist can develop a base for the new tooth.
- Your dentist will take a sample of your mouth some time later to make the tooth or teeth artificial.
- Finally, the artificial tooth or teeth are inserted into the base, or cemented.
What to do after a dental implant?
Benefits and Dental Implant Risks
- Nerve damage
- Infection
- Sinus problem

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