Dental Implant Procedure

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DENTAL IMPLANTS 101
All the Basics You Need to Know
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Over the years, several upgrades in tooth
replacement options are emerging. In the past,
wood, ivory, and even animal teeth were all
materials people used to make dentures.
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Fortunately, we now have more reliable advances
that make tooth replacements more attractive,
comfortable and effective.
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Dental implants use science, emphasizing
aesthetics, to make replacement teeth that
resemble the natural tooth. They have the
advantage of conserving your facial structure
and stopping additional tooth loss.
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How Long Have Dental Implants Been Around?
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You may be astonished to discover that dental
implants have been around for a long time. In
1965, Dr. Per-Ingvar Branemark used dental
implants to repair a volunteers smile.
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In the area of dentistry, it took quite some
time for implants to be completely accepted.
Studies reveal that they are not only a safe
but very effective choice for restoring teeth.
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Presently, millions of people everywhere have
gorgeous sets of implanted teeth.
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Materials Used for Implants
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Implants have two main parts the post and the
crown.
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Dental Post
The post is the section that fuses with the bone.
It goes into the jaw area the material used
for this is titanium.
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This metal is known for its durability and
produces fewer allergy reactions in patients.
Another material that can be used for the post
is Zirconia. It is used in rare cases only,
where the patient is allergic to titanium, as it
is metal-free.
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The Dental Crown
The upper part is called the crown. It should
match the shape and color of your natural teeth.

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The Dental Crown
Dental crowns can be made of either metal,
ceramic, or porcelain. The latter can be
combined with metal for a stronger crown.
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Our Chandler dentists will guide you in choosing
the material that suits you. The selection will
be based on oral health conditions, habits, and
implant location.
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What are the Different Types of Implants?
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With dental implants, you can opt to replace
just a single tooth or go for the full arch.
It is possible to replace several teeth using
dental bridges.
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In this situation the dental implants will serve
as anchors to hold the crowns in the middle. If
you desire to do a full arch, you can opt for
either 4 or 6 posts.
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The more posts, the more stability is provided.
The posts will hold the denture so it stays
put while talking or eating.
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For full-arch implants, you can opt for a fixed
or removable arch. If you choose the removable
type, you just snap them back in place after
cleaning.
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The Dental Implant Procedure
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These are the 4 steps performed in the dental
implant procedure

• Tooth extraction of the damaged tooth
• Implanting posts into the jawbone
• Healing period - this takes 4-6 months
• Placement of dental crowns

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Some patients require a sinus lift to prevent
the implant from invading the sinus cavity. For
patients who experienced bone loss due to a
missing tooth, a bone graft is required to give a
strong base for the post.
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Our Chandler dentists can explain in more depth
how the dental implant procedure works. Let us
know if you are interested in getting dental
implants. We offer options to restore your
gorgeous smile.
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Worried about cost? We accept most dental
insurance, all major credit cards, and also
offer Care Credit so you can get needed dental
work right away.
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