Introduction to Dental Implants

A Dental Implant is an artificial tooth that is placed into your jaw in order to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. In cases of any loss of teeth due to any periodontal disease, injury or other reasons, dental implant is the best option. Dental implant replaces teeth without affecting the bordering teeth, supports a bridge and supports a denture making it more secure. The implant is a device made of titanium mainly, that is surgically inserted into the bone.

Procedure of Dental Implant

The procedure for Dental implant depends on the specific condition of the patient. In case of a single tooth replacement, one implant and a crown replaces both the tooth and the root. In case of dental implants for several missing teeth, there are implant supported bridges. Implant supported full teeth bridges replaces the entire set of teeth. In some case, there is sinus augmentation and ridge modification done to help make the dental implants successful.

Length of Dental Implant

There is no fixed length of the surgery for dental implants and it depends on the condition and needs of the patient.

Side Effects of Dental Implants

Dental Implants causes' very minor surgical discomfort like the kind caused when a tooth is pulled out. Pain medication is used to minimize this discomfort such as soft diet, antibiotics, antiseptic mouth wash etc. Dental Implants can last till 20 to 25 years if a person takes proper care.

Apollo provides expert dentists and dental care methods for Periodontics or treatment of gum diseases through various surgeries such as Dental Implants and other cosmetic dentistry.

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