Implants are the modern, natural and most comfortable solution for dealing
with the loss of teeth from the loss of one tooth to the loss of many
teeth. Implants provide the best possible feeling and look of natural
teeth.
An implant is basically an artificial root that is implanted in the jawbone
in place of the lost tooth. It is a metallic screw placed in the bone
through surgery. In case of one missing tooth, a single implant is used,
along with a supporting crown for the implant. In case more than one
tooth is missing, a number of implants are used along with a bridge.
Implant surgeries are carried out in two stages at our practice. The first
stage of the surgery is the placing of the implant itself which is made under
local anaesthesia. A period of 3-6 months of healing time is needed before
we place the final crown, bridge or denture on top of the implant.
Advantages of implants:
Conservation of the jawbone: when a tooth is removed the jawbone
is not being used and thus degenerates. Similar to muscels that are not being
trained, bones degrade. Implants facilitate strengthening of
the jawbone and help it to be conserved.
Protection from overload: Implants are stable anchored in the
jawbone and thereby posses the same characteristics as natural teeth; they
tolerate the same exposures. Moreover implants provide protection of
periodontosis which is in most cases result from overload and inbalance
of the teeth.
Natural look: once the 4-6 months healing time is over the implant
will be covered by an all-ceramic crown, bridge or denture which gives the
tooth a natural look.
Chance for toothless jaw: Implants provide additional anchorage
possibilities for dentures.