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Dental Implants

A common surgical tooth replacement option

Dental implants are a common option to replace missing teeth and support oral health. For people who are missing teeth, Dental implants may improve oral function and smile aesthetics.

Implants offer a stable foundation for artificial teeth, such as crowns, bridges, or dentures, replacing missing teeth through a surgical procedure. The process of getting dental implants may involve multiple steps and a few months of recovery time. However, once fully healed, dental implants can function much like natural teeth. With proper care, dental implants may last for many years.

What are Dental Implants?

There are three elements that unite to form a dental implant:

Threaded post
This is a tooth root that has been replaced by an artificial root. This type of prosthesis is surgically embedded by a specialist during treatment.

Abutment
This is a connecting piece between a threaded post and the chosen restoration.

Restoration
Possible options for dental implant restoration include crowns, bridges, and dentures.

While many implants are ceramic, titanium remains the most popular material used for dental implants.

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The Process

What steps are involved in getting a dental implant?

Not everybody has the same experience. However, the following outlines broadly what your specialist will be tasked with:

  1. Surgically placing the implant
  2. Post-implant recovery period
  3. Place the post and final crown, bridge or complete denture. Whichever may be best suited to the patient

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Dental Implants Surgery

Healing Phase (Osseointegration)
After your dental implant is placed, your body begins a natural healing process called osseointegration. During this time, the implant gradually fuses with your jawbone, creating a strong and stable foundation for your new tooth. This healing phase is important for the long-term success of the implant and typically takes anywhere from 3 to 9 months, depending on how quickly your body heals.

Placing the Abutment and Final Restoration
Once the implant has fully healed, your dentist will attach a small connector piece called an abutment. This part helps support your final restoration — whether it’s a crown, bridge, or denture. In some cases, placing the abutment may require a minor second procedure, but it is usually quick and done in about an hour.

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Your dentist will:

  • Administer anaesthesia
    This will numb your mouth and gums. It is also supplied by your surgeon if you have elected to be sedated as well.
  • Make a cut
    A cut will be made above the gum line by your oral surgeon.
  • Preparing for Your Dental Implant Surgery
    To begin, your surgeon will carefully prepare your lower jaw for the dental implant. This involves gently creating a small space in the bone using special instruments. The opening is gradually widened to ensure a perfect fit for your new implant — all done with precision and care to keep you comfortable throughout the process.
  • Placing the Dental Implant
    Once the area is ready, the dental implant — a small titanium post — is securely placed into your jawbone. This serves as a strong and stable foundation for your future tooth.
  • Closing the Area
    After the implant is in place, the surgeon will carefully close the gum tissue over the area. This helps protect the site and allows for proper healing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most patients do not feel pain during the dental implant procedure due to local anesthesia. Mild discomfort or swelling after surgery is common but typically resolves with time.

Dental implants are a widely used option to replace missing teeth. While some temporary options, such as removable dentures, can carry issues with plaque buildup, implants are designed for the long term. Key benefits of dental implants may include:

  • Improved chewing capability
  • Better speech and diction
  • Conservation of the jawbone
  • Restored smile aesthetics
  • Jawbone preservation
  • Stability for wobbly dentures

Treatment outcomes can vary slightly from patient to patient.

Conclusion

The function and health of the mouth are negatively impacted by tooth loss. It may be challenging to speak or chew as you once did when you have lost teeth. Your dentist can customise treatment to meet your needs, and dental implants may offer a durable solution. Dental implants may be a viable choice for you if you are missing one, multiple, or all of your teeth.

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