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The Ins and Outs Of
Dental Implants
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Dental implants are small titanium bars that are placed in the patients
jawbone through a small surgical procedure. They serve to replace any
damaged or missing roots within the teeth as well as providing stability for
any dentures or crowns. These implants will keep the new restorations
and changes stable and firm during any daily process – such as chewing
and speaking. There is also no need to worry about unnatural or even
harmful substances in your mouth as the titanium is biocompatible. This
means that the metal pins will fuse with your jawbone naturally, this is
otherwise known as osseointegration. These implants function just like the
natural roots of your teeth do as they were deigned impeccably. They
also last for the rest of your life, with no possibility of degrading, coming
out or becoming damaged. There is absolutely no need to ever go
through the procedure again after you have the first time.
There are actually two different types of dental implants available today.
This is because different materials and procedures exist for different
afflictions. For example, Weiss replaces one missing tooth with an implant
that is there to support the crown. If you are missing more than one tooth
however, then an implant-retained bridge will be more suited for your
needs as it would permanently fill the gap in your gum line. And finally, if
you are missing an entire row of teeth, either on the top or bottom of your
mouth, implant-supported dentures can be a more comfortable and less
inconvenient choice over the more widely known removable dentures.