A dental implant is the equivalent of a tooth root well-anchored in the jaw. Depending on the needs of the patient, this artificial substitute will hold a ceramic tooth in place or will be used with other implants to support a fixed bridge or a removable prosthesis. Dental implants are made of titanium, a perfectly biocompatible and solid material. Dental implants are inserted into the patient’s jawbone to replace the missing dental root. After a short period of healing, osseointegration occurs (implant merges with the bone). Thus, a replacement tooth can be attached to the implant. Implant Dentistry Services happens to be one of the most reliable options in dental history.
However, other materials are being used when it comes to implants: Zirconia (it is already used to replace the metal part under the ceramic). Advantages: it is white, disadvantages: more risk of fracture. Dental implants are used to replace lost or damaged teeth without the need for complete dentures or bridges that would decay healthy teeth. Implants are the closest option to natural teeth, and they cannot be affected by decay or by a nerve abscess. Once installed, implants limit the bone casting of the jaws and, therefore, the aging of the face.
Statistics show a very satisfactory success rate when it comes to Implant Dentistry Services. The rate of implant integration (success rate) depends on the amount and quality of bone existing at the time of implantation.
- 95% for the upper jaw and the rear part of the lower jaw.
- 96-98% for the front part of the lower jaw.
- This success rate decreases by 20% for smokers.
Each missing tooth can be replaced by a ceramic tooth supported by an implant. If all teeth are missing (dentures wearers), 4 to 8 implants that support 12 to 14 teeth for each jaw will be used. There are situations where, given the constraints of the person’s available budget, a removable prosthesis can be made on 2 implants that will stabilize it. In some cases, a tooth can be removed and replaced immediately with a tooth on an implant, which allows the person to continue their social life without interruption. Contact Lewis Family Dentistry for more details. You can also connect them on Facebook.
