Do you have missing teeth, or having problems with an ill-fitting denture or bridge? We have the next best thing to real teeth which is dental implants.
Dental implants look, feel, and function like your natural teeth so you can be confident with your smile.
When a tooth is lost due to injury or any other problem, a person can face many issues like rapid loss of jaw bone, difficulty in speaking and chewing. A dental implant can significantly improve your oral health after tooth loss.
What are Dental Implants?
Surgeons place dental implants into the jaw to function as roots for missing teeth. They provide support for artificial (fake) teeth, like crowns, bridges, or dentures. Because the titanium in the implants fuses with your jawbone, the implants won’t slip, make noise or cause bone damage.
Dental implants can be helpful if you:
- Don’t Have one teeth.
- Have enough bone to insert the implants .
- Have healthy tissues in your mouth.
- Don’t have health conditions that can affect bone healing.
- Don’t want to wear dentures.
- Want to correct your speech.
- Can commit several months to the treatment .
- Don’t smoke tobacco.
Benefits of Dental Implant :
- Better ability to chew: Dental implants are fixed in your jaw, like your own natural teeth, that allows you to eat your favourite foods with confidence and without pain.
- Better ability to talk: In fact, dental implants allow you to speak without your teeth slipping around..
- Appearance: The crown fits over the implant and looks like your own teeth. They can give you back your smile and help you feel good about yourself and gain back the ability to chew
- Durability: With good dental hygiene, your implants can last a lifetime. A high success rate (above 97% for 10 years)
- Protection against bone loss: When you have teeth removed without replacing them, your jawbone can get worse over time. The process changes the shape of your face and mouth. Since implants are fixed in your jaw like your natural teeth, they stabilize your jawbone and prevent bone loss.
- Improved oral health: Implants allow easier access between your teeth, so you can continue to floss for good gum health with implants, you don’t need to have nearby teeth altered, which can improve your long-term oral health.
Risks of getting implants
Like any surgery, dental implant surgery also has some minor and easily treatable health risks.
These might be:
- Infection at the implant site.
- Injury to nearby structures, like other teeth or blood vessels.
- Nerve damage that can cause pain, numbness or tingling in your natural teeth, gums, lips or chin.
- Sinus problems, when placed in the upper jaw.
- Altered function, such as feeling like the teeth do not bite together normally
- Looseness of the implant body
- Untreated periodontal disease
Types Of Dental Implants
Two types of dental implant are there:
Endosteal implants
These are the most common type, cylindrical or root shaped and are placed directly into the jawbone. Moreover, these can be used for dental restorations for a single tooth to more complex tooth replacement. This option is for people who do not have much height to their jawbone.
Subperiosteal Implant
These implants are used for very challenging situations and are placed under the gums and over the jawbone and used to support full arch tooth replacement. As a result, this is a good option for people who can’t wear removable dentures or don’t have enough bone in their jaw to hold an endosteal implant.
When implants are not recommended?
Dental implants may not be right for you if you:
- Are younger than 18
- Smoke or use other tobacco products
- Have a lot of bone loss in your jaw and poor oral hygiene
- Do Have a lot of cavities and gum disease
- Have some medical conditions, such as bone disorders or some autoimmune conditions (such as diabetes)
Dental Implant Recovery
Recovery times differ after surgery, but most people can get back to their normal activities in about 3 days.
you may have the following problems after surgery:
- Swelling and bruising in your gums and face
- Experiencing pain at the implant site.
- Minor bleeding
Dentist will prescribe antibiotics and pain medication. Make sure you take your medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Any swelling or pain should get better over time.
You should eat soft foods until your gums heal.
It can take several months for your jawbone to heal and grow around your implant. You’ll need to go to your surgeon and dentist for follow-up visits so they can make sure you’re healing well.
Dental implants require the same care as your real teeth, including brushing, flossing, and regular dental checkups.
Get your confident smile back with dental implant experts at OHM Dental. Book for consultation today and take the first step toward a healthier, complete smile.
