A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is placed in the jaw to hold the replacement tooth or bridge. Dental implants are made of titanium which is surgically inserted into the jawbone. Dental implants are used to replace infected or damaged tooth.
Since titanium is an inert metal, it has been the choice for best dental implants. Before titanium, steel was used as a dental implant and it has created many negative affects. Whereas titanium has given successful results and the human body has accepted it with a positive response. A titanium implant will actually strengthen the jawbone because the stress of chewing and biting will increase the bone’s density.
Most people avoid opting for dental implants because of the fear and pain involved in the procedure. If you are capable of handling a tooth extraction without any hesitation, you can go with this dental care services. Also, the availability of sedation dentistry has made dental care services pain-free. If you are suffering from any other health conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease or undergoing radiation therapy, you will have to be evaluated closely by a dentist to formulate a dental plan for your dental condition.
The dental implant procedure is performed in three phases and it can take up to nine months to a year. In the first stage, the dental surgeon will make an incision in the gum where the tooth has to be replaced. Then a hole is drilled in the jawbone to insert the titanium rod for the dental implant. The patient is left to heal for three to six months, while the jawbone and the implant fuse.
In the second stage, the surgeon will attach an extension to the titanium rod below the gum line. In the final stage a mold of the patient’s teeth structure is taken to make a ceramic prosthetic tooth. This tooth is then fixed to the titanium rod extension. The prosthetic tooth is made in such a way that it matches with shape and color of other teeth.
If you are looking to opt for dental implants treatment, visit Asana Dental. All our dentists have the skill and experience to perform all kinds of dental treatments.