What are dental implants?
Dental implants are fixtures of titanium which are
surgically screwed into your jaw bone. The implant attaches to and fuses
(osseointegration) with your jaw bone. The implant is an anchor for a naturally-appearing
false tooth (crown) or a set of false teeth. The success rate of dental implants depends on where
the implants are placed and their purpose. They are typically best placed in the front
portion of your lower jaw. Implants are great for replacing missing teeth. It is important
that you have enough bone in the area of the missing teeth for the implants to be attached
to. Implants are not only used to replace one tooth, but rather people missing most, if
not all, of their teeth benefit greatly as well. Implants are increasingly being used to
replace certain types of bridges and removable partial dentures.
A dental implant is made of titanium
which is very biocompatible. Titanium is trusted and used in pacemakers,
as orthodonic brackets, stents, and for orthopedic solutions for hips,
shoulders, elbows and knees. Metal free Zirconia implants have been used
in Europe have only recently become available in the U.S.
Next: Are you a candidate
for dental implants?
- Introduction to dental implants
section
- Dental implants - an overview
- Who is a candidate for dental implants?
- Dental implants - Procedure description
- Types of tooth implants
- How much do dental implants cost?
- Things to consider - Advantages and disadvantages of dental
implants
- Dental implants - Before and after photos
- Personal stories from people who have had dental
implants
- Choosing the color of the dental implant crown
- Discuss dental implants on our message board
  
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