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| Dental Implants
At
Dazzle Dental Care, we will place the implant, design and fit the
replacement teeth in one convenient location so there is no need to go
anywhere else.
Teeth are lost because of:
* Tooth decay
* Root canal failure
* Gum disease (Periodontitis)
* Trauma to the mouth
* Excessive wear and tear
* Congenital defects
People who have lost teeth might
feel too self-conscious to smile or talk. Additionally, biting
irregularities caused by tooth loss can have a negative effect on eating
habits and this can lead to secondary health problems like
malnutrition. Regardless of the nature of problems related to tooth
loss, dental implants may provide a simple remedy with proven results.
Advantages of Implant Dentistry
Dental
implants are stronger and more durable than their restorative
counterparts (bridges and dentures). Implants offer a permanent solution
to tooth loss. Additionally, implants may be used in conjunction with
other restorative procedures for maximum effectiveness. For example, a
single implant can serve to support a crown replacing a single missing
tooth. Implants can also be used to support a dental bridge for the
replacement of multiple missing teeth, and can be used with dentures to
increase stability and reduce gum tissue irritation.
The Dental Implant Procedure
Today's
dental implants are virtually indistinguishable from other teeth. This
appearance is aided in part by the structural and functional connection
between the dental implant and the living bone. Implants are typically placed in a single sitting but require a period of osseointegration.
Osseointegration
is the process by which direct anchorage of a dental implant root and
the bone of the jaw occurs. Osseointegrated implants are the most
commonly used and successful type of dental implant. An osseointegrated
implant takes anywhere from three to six months to anchor and heal, at
which point your dentist can complete the procedure with the placement
of a crown. Once the implant has anchored with the jawbone, artificial
prosthesis may be attached and the process is done. If osseointegration
does not occur, the implant will fail.
Success Rates of Dental Implants
Dental
implants are among the most successful procedures in dentistry. There
is no guarantee that an implant procedure will be successful, but
studies have shown a five-year success rate of 95 percent for lower jaw
implants and 90 percent for upper jaw implants. The success rate for
upper jaw implants is slightly lower because the upper jaw (especially
the posterior section) is less dense than the lower jaw, making
successful implantation and osseointegration potentially more difficult
to achieve. Lower posterior implantation has the highest success rate
for all dental implants.
Before you decide on dental
implants. Understand that are over 20 dental implant companies and not
all dental implants are created equal, therefore, the price and quality
of dental implants can vary significantly. At our office we have
>98% success rate. We define success as: (1.) little to no
radiographic evidence of bone loss. (2.) Replacement teeth looks
natural and blends with adjacent teeth and soft tissue. (3.) dental
implant are solid, not loose, and functions like natural teeth.
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