Comprehensive Guide to Dental Implants and Their Benefits

Dental implants are artificial tooth roots placed in the jaw to support dental prostheses like crowns, bridges, or dentures.
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Prepared by Nick Harper, reviewed by Dr. David James Simpson

Dental Implants FAQ

What is a dental implant?

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root surgically implanted into your jawbone. It is a popular tooth replacement option after tooth loss or extraction. Dental implants have resulted in successful dental restorations for over 30 years. More than 5 million dental implants are placed in the U.S. every year.

What is a dental implant abutment?

A device called an abutment connects the artificial tooth to the dental implant. The crown is custom-made to fit the person’s mouth and match the color of their teeth. Crowns look, feel, and function like natural teeth. Implants have several advantages over dentures, which are removable artificial teeth. Implants:

What is the body of a dental implant?

The body of a dental implant consists of three pieces that serve different functions: The implant (or screw) serves as the tooth’s artificial root. The abutment is the connecting post between the implant screw and crown. The crown is the ‘fake’ tooth that rests on top of the abutment. They match the shape and look of your natural teeth. 1.

What are dental implants used for?

Dental implants are often used to replace missing teeth, and one implanted root can support multiple replacement teeth. Dental implants may also be used to support full or partial dentures. What does getting a dental implant involve? The procedure consists of, first of all, carrying out a diagnosis of the patient to prepare a treatment proposal.

What is a dental implant procedure?

A dental implant procedure is when an oral surgeon inserts artificial tooth roots into your jawbone. These implants bond with the bone, allowing the provider to place replacement teeth called crowns. Dental implants can be an option if you have one or more missing permanent teeth. They’re made to look, feel, and function like your natural teeth.

What are dental implants & how do they work?

Dental implants are titanium or ceramic posts inserted into your jawbone to hold artificial teeth. They act like the roots of your natural teeth to provide a strong foundation for fixed (permanent) or removable replacement teeth that are made to match your natural teeth. Dental implants are replacement roots for missing teeth.

Why do you need a dental implant?

As well as helping with your confidence and ability to eat, implants also help to avoid issues caused by missing teeth such as loss of bone density and your remaining teeth moving due to lack of support. What is a dental implant? A dental implant is a titanium screw that’s placed directly into your jawbone, replacing your missing tooth root.

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