Dental Implants

A few words on dental implants. In the last decades, implants became a great option to replace compromised or missing teeth. Dental implants depend on optimal quality of bone to be stable. Bone is a live and active tissue and its structure differs in different parts of the jaws. Bone turnover is normal for bone function and it is also responsible for integration of dental implants. Implants depend on firm contact with bone and therefore imaging and diagnostic procedures are necessary to evaluate the condition of the bone prior to placement of the implant.

Dental implant companies employ sophisticated manufacturing to create specific designs and surface treatments that result in optimal conditions for implant function. Dentists select the actual implants to best match the anatomy and the restorative goals of the treatment. It may seem simple but each person has a different size teeth, different shape of jaw and mouth opening. Therefore, dentists customize treatments to fit best to feel comfortable and last for years. Implant crowns are attached to dental implants using screwed-in or cemented abutments. Dentures, fixed or removable, are additional restorative options that may replace missing teeth. In some cases, more than one treatment is suitable to address a certain clinical condition. As with other treatment plans, implants patients must make informed decisions with help of their dentist to address of the goals and limitations of a treatment plan.