Dental Implant Restoration
Fifty years ago, Per-Ingvar Branemark, a scientist from Sweden, created dental implants to serve as artificial replacements for teeth. Initially intended to fix problems with unstable dentures, improvements in technology have broadened the uses of dental implants to include filling in gaps from missing or extracted teeth. Nowadays, dental implant procedures offer various options for replacing teeth.
- Single Tooth Replacement
- Anterior Tooth Replacement
- Posterior Tooth Replacement
- Multiple Teeth Replacement
- Implant-retained and Implant Supported
Dental implants today are designed to closely mimic the size and shape of a person's original tooth, offering similar strength. Serving as a substitute root, the implant is placed into the jawbone through a surgical procedure under local anesthesia and given time to heal and fuse with the bone. After this recovery phase, where the jawbone merges with the implant, the patient comes back to the dentist's office to have the replacement tooth connected to the implant. Typically, this entire process takes anywhere from three to eight months to finish.
Post Implant Care
Proper oral hygiene is essential for maintaining overall dental health, especially for individuals with dental implants. Failing to properly clean teeth and gums can result in bacteria causing swollen gums and gradual jaw bone recession, which can weaken the implants and may necessitate their removal over time. It is recommended that patients visit their dentist twice a year to ensure the health of their teeth and implants. With diligent care, dental implants can last a lifetime. In case of emergencies, please contact us immediately.
