Dental implants as we know them today were invented in 1952 by a Swedish orthopedic surgeon named Per-Ingvar Brånemark. Today, they are considered the standard of care for prosthetic replacement of missing teeth.
In dentistry, a dental implant is a surgical fixture that is placed into the jawbone and allowed to fuse with the bone over the span of a few months. It acts as a replacement for the root of a missing tooth. In turn, this “artificial tooth root” serves to hold a replacement tooth.
Having a dental implant fused to the jawbone is the closest thing to mimicking a natural tooth because it stands on its own without affecting the nearby teeth and has great stability. Most dental implants are made of titanium, which allows them to integrate with bone.
ARE IMPLANTS SAFE AND HOW LONG WILL THEY LAST?
Implants are a safe, well-established treatment. Much like natural teeth, implants will last for as long as you care for them.
How well you look after your implants, and whether you go for your regular maintenance appointments will have the biggest impact on how long they will last. If you don’t look after your implants they will develop a coating similar to what you get on neglected natural teeth. Left untreated, this can lead to
Gum infection,
Bleeding,
Soreness
General discomfort, similar to what would occur with natural teeth.
ARE YOU A CANDIDATE FOR DENTAL IMPLANTS?
The ideal candidate for a dental implant is in good general and oral health. Adequate bone in your jaw is needed to support the implant, and the best candidates have healthy gum tissues that are free of periodontal disease.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF DENTAL IMPLANTS?
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