What is a Dental Implant?
Dental implants are the best treatment known to replace a lost tooth. It is ideal for people who maintain good oral health and have lost teeth due to injury or gum disease. Implants are screw-like materials that replace the root portion of a natural tooth. They are placed inside your jawbone by surgery over which crowns, dentures or bridges are fixed. If placed under proper conditions and further maintained diligently, implants can last for a lifetime.
Why is a Dental Implant Needed?
A dental implant is needed to:
• Replace one or more teeth without altering the adjacent teeth
• Support a dental bridge
• Provide support for a denture, making it comfortable for the patient to wear
How is the Treatment Performed?
The dental implant placement involves three stages:
• Stage 1: In this stage of treatment, the titanium implants are placed inside the jawbone by surgery. This will remain covered inside the gums for about 3-6 months for osseointegration to take place.
• Stage 2: This stage involves uncovering the implants and attaching bases for the artificial tooth to be fixed.
• Stage 3: The new teeth are fixed onto the base.
