People with missing teeth often shy away from gatherings as they feel self-conscious about smiling or talking. They also face several problems like dental infections, inability to chew food properly, and may develop unhealthy eating habits leading to secondary health problems.
What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are artificial, screw-like structures inserted into your jawbone that act as an anchor for the crown – an artificial tooth. Crowns are custom-made to fit the shape and size of your missing teeth and match the colour of your tooth. They look, feel, and function exactly like your natural teeth.
What are the Different Types of Dental Implants?
Different dental implants are available with size options, coating, and connectors. Based on the process of placing the implants,
they can be differentiated into two categories:
Endosteal (Endosseous) Implants:
Commonly used, effective implants that are alternatives to bridge or removable dentures. These can be of three types: screw (threaded), cylinder (smooth), or bladed.
Subperiosteal Implants:
These implants can hold your dentures in place if you have insufficient bone height.
What are the Advantages of Dental Implants?
-Feels more natural and comfortable
-No need to take out and clean every day
-More success rate
-Better chewing function
-Lower chance of cavity development in nearby teeth
-Lower chance of loss of sensitivity in nearby teeth
