Patient Education for Dental Impants
Dental implants are a permanent substitute for missing teeth caused by decay, and gum disease. Dental implants provide a solid durable alternative to dentures and will bring back that healthy smile that you have been missing. There are many options for implants on the market for people interested in this type of treatment. One type of dental implant is called an “artificial bone substitute” and is synthetic bone that is placed on top of your existing bone to provide support for dentures. Another type of implant is made to sit on top of your bone in the mouth but will be enveloped by gums to help secure a plate.
If you need a complete arch, chances are you will be given an implant called the “root form”, which this copies the natural contours of an original tooth and can be used for one, or a group of teeth. If your bone is thought to be too narrow then you will receive an implant called a plate form. This is used when you require a graph. To imitate the natural root of a tooth you will be given an “endosteal” implant. Dental implants usually require a rod or post to be placed within your jawbone to support a fake tooth. It is essential that your bone is strong enough to support the post or you will need to have a bone graft done. This is a complicated process that may take up to six months to heal and is performed under anesthesia. It may be necessary to allow you the freedom of a proper dental implant that will last for many years.
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