Missing teeth can cause all kinds of problems, but thankfully we have the perfect solution: dental implants.
What are dental implants?
Dental implants have revolutionised modern dentistry; they have become an increasingly popular option for patients who have lost teeth and are generally considered to be the best long-term treatment for tooth loss.
Dental implants are small titanium rods, which are implanted into the jaw bone; a hole is drilled into the bone and the implant is then placed inside the socket. The aim of the dental implant is to replace the root of the missing tooth.
Dental implants are made from titanium in order to facilitate osseointegration, the process by which the implant integrates into the bone tissue; titanium does not interfere or irritate the gums and it lasts for a very long time.
When are implants used?
One of the best things about dental implants is that they can be used to treat a wide range of patients, from those who have lost a single tooth, to those who have full sets of missing teeth. Implants are left to heal in the jaw bone and once they have integrated fully into the jaw bone, an abutment is attached, which can then be connected to a single crown, a dental bridge or a denture. Single crowns are used when a single tooth is missing, a dental bridge is used when a small number of teeth are missing and a denture is used when a full arch of teeth is missing.
What are the benefits of dental implants?
Dental implants represent the very best of modern dentistry; they look and feel like natural teeth, they function in the same way a natural teeth and there is no risk of the restoration coming loose or irritating the gums because the implant is anchored by the jaw bone. Dental implants also last a lot longer than a bridge or denture and they do not interfere with the surrounding gum or bone tissue; they can also help to reduce bone loss. Contact Liverpool Dental Spa in the heart of Liverpool for more information.
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