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A dental implant (also known as an endosseous implant or fixture) 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. The basis for modern dental implants is a biologic process called osseointegration where materials, such as titanium, form an intimate bond to bone. The implant fixture is first placed, so that it is likely to osseointegrate, then a dental prosthetic is added.

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1.WHAT IS AN OSSEOINTEGRATED DENTAL IMPLANT?

A dental implant is a screw shaped titanium fixture that is used to replace the root of a missing tooth. Dental implants are a well proven treatment method used to replace missing teeth.

The implants acts like a foundation to support crowns, bridges or dentures.

The implant is connected directly to the bone. This connection is called osseointegration. This bond is strong enough to withstand the forces during chewing.

2.WHERE CAN DENTAL IMPLANTS BE USED?

Dental implants can be used to:

Replace a single missing tooth.
Replace a multiple missing teeth.
Replace all missing teeth.

3.WHY SHOULD MISSING TEETH BE REPLACED?

When you lose a tooth, several negative things may happen. Aesthetics and chewing ability may be lost and teeth may start drifting.

Replacing a missing tooth not only helps to prevent the collapse of your bite, it replaces form, function and aesthetics and brings about harmony to your dentition.

4.WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF OVERDENTURE IMPLANTS?

People wearing dentures often complain of the dentures being loose while eating or speaking and this can lead to embarrassing situations.

With just a few implants your dentures can be secured so that such a situation can be easily prevented and so that you can chew your food with comfort and ease.

5.WHAT ARE THE MEDICAL CONSIDERATIONS I SHOULD BE WORRIED ABOUT?

Dental implant procedure is a minor surgical procedure that is carried out in the dental chair. Any condition that contraindicates a minor surgery will contraindicate the dental implant surgical procedure.

Although not a complete contra-indication, the special conditions that need special mention and consideration are:

Pregnancy
Some Cardiovascular Diseases
Diabetes
Smoking and Tobacco
Bruxism

For more information please consult your dentist.

6.WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT DURING THE DENTAL IMPLANT PROCEDURE?

The placing of the impalnt is a painless procedure as your dentist gives you a loacl anaesthetic.Healing after the surgery is usually also painless and uneventful.

You can resume your regular work immediately after the procedure.Just follow the instructions provided by your dentist.

Healing of the bone around the implant takes normally between three ansd six months.

After that your dentist will take further measurements to make a custom restoration which will then be fitted onto the implant.

7.HOW LONG DO DENTAL IMPLANTS LAST?

The first implant was placed more than 50 years ago and it has worked till now. There should be no reason that the implant shouldn't last you a lifetime as long as you maintain them daily and have them checked periodically.

Just as in healthy teeth, implants will stay healthy in a healthy mouth.

In the rare case of a failure, all myriad implants have a lifetime guarantee for free component replacement.

8.WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS TO REPLACE MISSING TOOTH

There are three ways that you can replace missing tooth:

By using removable dentures.
By use of fixed bridges.
By the use of dental implants.

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