What is Dental Implant - A better understanding of Dental Implant

During a visit to your dentist or at a cosmetic dentistry consultation, may have you ever heard of dental implants. You probably know that this is surgery to replace one or more missing teeth, but the following will help you better understand the use, operation and benefits of dental implants.


Indeed, the first use of a dental implant is to replace, in a fixed and permanent, a missing tooth in order to find a healthy mouth and complete. One or more implants can also be used as anchors to stabilize dentures or a dental prosthesis.


Before proceeding with the installation of a dental implant, the dentist will first assess the oral health status of the patient, to determine, among other things, the volume of the jaw bone is sufficient to make the implant placement. Otherwise, a bone graft may be necessary. If the operation can be performed, x-rays will be taken and information will be recorded, while the procedures and fees will be presented to the patient. A false tooth will be custom made to fit perfectly to the patient's mouth, in the space provided.



The dental implant is a kind of titanium screws to be anchored in the jawbone of the patient. Titanium is biocompatible with the bones, the jaw bone will only need some healing time before joining the implant, which will then be strong and stable and will act as the root of a real tooth. When the union of the bone and titanium will be completed successfully, a pillar is screwed inside the implant, and it is this pillar that will set up a porcelain crown to replace the tooth. In the case of stabilization of dentures or a dental prosthesis, this pillar will be the attachment point to which the dentures or prosthesis will attach.

The placement of dental implants has many advantages. We must first know that this is a very safe procedure that is experiencing a very high success rate, which is not very painful when properly performed. When missing teeth are replaced with implants comfortable and natural-looking, self-confidence and quality of life of patients often find it better. In addition, when the loss of a tooth, the jawbone is not regenerated and bone loss can occur. A dental implant, acting as the root of a natural tooth, and stimulates the regeneration of bone health. The new teeth also facilitate chewing and digestion, thereby contributing not only look better but also to better health.


The implants, also allowing to fix dentures or a removable denture, offer patients greater comfort and a sense of belonging. They will feel and the feeling of having found real teeth, and most importantly, they no longer risk losing their dentures so embarrassing.


In short, the placement of a dental implant can be an excellent investment for your appearance and health, while presenting very little risk.