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Dental implants are
a great way to replace teeth that are missing as the
result of tooth decay, periodontal disease, or an accident.
Implants look and feel like your own teeth. They are
very strong, so you rarely have to worry about them
breaking. Since they are placed between other teeth,
it is not necessary to grind down healthy teeth, as
is needed in preparation for a bridge.
the dental implant procedure:
The procedure of getting dental implants starts with
x-rays and models of the mouth to measure the bone in
the jaw and make sure there is enough healthy bone to
place an implant. It takes multiple appointments to
restore your mouth with a dental implant.
At the first appointment, your mouth
will be numbed so that you are comfortable and don't
feel any pain. The gum covering the implant site is
lifted up, and the titanium implant is fitted into the
bone. The gum tissue is then sutured back to place,
covering the implant.
With the titanium implant in place,
a temporary bridge may be used to provide the look of
a tooth while the implant site is healing. During this
time, your jaw bone will grow into the implant and secure
it in place, a process known as osteo-integration.
It will take anywhere from 4 to
12 months for the implant to be integrated into the
bone. The implant is then uncovered, and it is necessary
to go through a series of steps which include placing
a post in the implant, taking impressions, and having
the laboratory fabricate your new tooth.
Certain people are not good candidates
for implants. These include uncontrolled diabetics,
heavy teeth grinders, heavy smokers, and heavy drinkers.
Those people with poor oral hygiene are also not good
candidates as this is one of the most common causes
of implant failures.
cost: Dental implants
may cost between $1000 and $3000 per tooth. Although
implants are expensive, dental insurance usually will
not cover the costs of them.
results of dental implants:
The implant that was inserted into your bone is permanent;
however the tooth that was made to fit into it may need
to replaced in 5 to 10 years.
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