During the last 20 years dental implants
have become a great alternative to other methods of replacing missing teeth.
Excellent success rates and a variety of available options give dentists many
new ways to treat and replace lost teeth.
Your dentist will be able to evaluate
your case and tell you if you are a
candidate for dental implants.
Basically, a
dental implant is a Titanium based
cylinder that replaces the missing tooth
root. After a period of time and when
the implant is taken other parts will be
placed on the implant that enables your
dentist to eventually place a crown
(cap) on the implant.
Implants also can be used to support
full or partial dentures. They
dramatically improve the denture
retention and stability.
Most patients with enough amount of bone
can have implants, although individual
decisions are made between you and your
dentist. Usually an x-ray and a CT-scan
is done to determine if you have enough
bone to place the implant and also to
determine the size and kind of the
implant that should be placed.
