Dental Implants (1)

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Dental Implants
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A dental implant is a surgical component that
interfaces with the bone of the jaw or skull to
support a dental prosthesis such as a crown,
bridge, denture, facial prosthesis or to act as
an orthodontic anchor.
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How Dental Implants Work?

• The dental implant process requires oral surgery,
  and is usually performed while the patient is
  sedated. During surgery, the dentist will drill a
  small hole in the jawbone and carefully screw the
  base into the bone. The gum is then placed over
  the implant so that it can heal.

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• Structure of Dental Implants

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What are Dental Implants?

• Dental implants take the place of missing teeth.
  These replacements are comprised of three parts
• Crown The tooth-like part of the implant,
  usually made of ceramic material, designed to
  look like a natural tooth.
• Connector Sometimes called an abutment, the
  connector is used to secure the tooth-like crown
  of the implant to its base, and is often
  hexagonal or octagonal in shape.
• Base A titanium screw that fuses with natural
  bone to provide a safe, stable base.

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Types

• Endosteal Implants  these are surgically
  implanted directly into the jawbone. Once the
  surrounding gum tissue has healed, a second
  surgery is needed to connect a post to the
  original implant. Finally, an artificial tooth is
  attached to the post-individually, or grouped on
  a bridge or denture.
• Subperiosteal Implants  It consist of a metal
  frame that is fitted onto the jawbone just below
  the gum tissue. As the gums heal, the frame
  becomes fixed to the jawbone. Posts, which are
  attached to the frame, protrude through the gums.
  As with endosteal implants, artificial teeth are
  then mounted to the posts.

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Dental Implants
Posts are surgically placed below the gums.
Artificial teeth, grouped on a bridge, are
mounted to the posts.
Implants serve as a base for single replacement
teeth.
Implants offer a very stable and secure fit.
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Benefits

• A dental implant can do wonders for self-esteem,
  because it feels and looks like a normal tooth.
  Many people who were shy about smiling because of
  a space from a lost tooth feel more comfortable
  after a dental implant.
• Beyond the aesthetics, a dental implant also
  makes it easier to eat and speak, because a
  titanium post secured directly in the jaw holds
  the implant in place.

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