So far dental implants is one of the most visually appealing ways of replacing a missing tooth.

Yes, because dental implant even though man-made, appears as normal as the other existing teeth of the patient. It is comprised of two parts, the implant and the dental crown. The implant acts as the root of the prosthetic tooth, it is made of titanium and is inserted on the jawbone. The crown which is fabricated from porcelain is fashioned to approximate the look of a real tooth.

One exclusive feature of a dental implant is that it is hard to detect from the other teeth, as false teeth. This is because the root of the crown is embedded on the gums and looks to be its natural outgrowth.

With dental implant, the other teeth are not stressed as it can stand alone, unlike with a dental bridge where the two teeth beside the missing tooth or teeth are used as anchor for the dental bridge. The surfaces of these two teeth are scraped so that a cap or crown which served as the end of the bridge will be placed over these two teeth.

With dental implant you feel more at ease when eating and speaking which you cannot do with dentures because it tends to move whenever you eat and whenever you speak. If you are not cautious your denture can even be thrown out while you are eating. These are the reasons why many partial denture users are now resorting to dental implants.

The dental implant procedure

Dental implant involves surgical procedure. This is ideally performed by a gum specialist or periodontist. The implant is allowed to osseointegrate which means that the jawbone will grow naturally around the exterior of the implanted titanium. Osseointegration will enable the implant to be securedly held in position by the jawbone. The process of osseointegration takes place for a period of two to six months. Some gum inflammation and pain can be experienced after the surgery; this can be prevented by taking anti inflammatory medications and pain relievers. To avert further inflammation and infection, antiseptic mouthwash need to be used and food intake should be restricted to soft foods and soups only.

When osseointegration had already taken place, the periodontist will now fastened an abutment on the implant. The abutment will link the implant to the crown. The cosmetic dentist or periodontist ensures that the color, shape and appearance of the crown match the existing teeth, hence it will look as natural as these other teeth. When osseointegration had already taken place, the periodontist will now fastened an abutment on the implant. The abutment will link the implant to the crown. The cosmetic dentist or periodontist ensures that the color, shape and appearance of the crown match the existing teeth, hence it will look as natural as these other teeth.

A prerequisite for a successful implant is a dense and strong jaw bone, particularly the area of the bone where the implant will be attached. A dense and strong bone will facilitate osseointegration of the implant and will secure the implant to stay in place. Cigarette smokers have a very little prospect for a successful teeth implant. Thus, if you really desire to have implants, it is best that you give up smoking first or else you’ll just be losing your money as this procedure is quite pricey.|Therefore, cosmetic dentists do not recommend this to smokers, but if they do want to have implants then they must quit smoking first, so that they will not be losing money as this treatment is expensive.

On the other hand, if you have robust jawbone and can strictly observe proper oral hygiene, and does not smoke, dental implants can be your best choice to replace your lost tooth or teeth.