DENTAL IMPLANT
CIMBAK DENTAL CLINIC
WHAT ARE DENTAL IMPLANTS?
Dental implants are tiny titanium posts which are placed into the jaw bone where teeth are missing. The bone bonds with the titanium, creating a strong foundation for artificial teeth. In addition, dental implants can help preserve facial structure, preventing the bone deterioration which occurs when teeth are missing.
They are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel and function like natural teeth. The person who has lost teeth regains the ability to eat virtually anything and can smile with confidence, knowing that teeth appear natural and that facial contours will be preserved. We offer this service at Cimbak Dental Clinic.
Dentistry considers dental implants the “gold standard” in tooth replacement. When compared to natural teeth, dental implants out-rival every other restorative option available today in terms of function, health, and aesthetics.
For patients with one or more missing teeth, this means a nearly complete return back to the quality of life they once enjoyed with a full set of healthy, natural teeth. Better yet, the benefits of dental implants are designed to last a lifetime, and with the proper placement and care, their success rate remains at a consistently high 98 percent!
The Amazing Benefits of Dental Implants
AESTHETICS
Dental implants are made from highly-aesthetic materials that match natural teeth in shade and translucency. Many patients are pleased to find out that dental implants can hardly be distinguished from their normal teeth!
FUNCTION
Dental implants mimic natural teeth by replacing both the root and the crown and remain strong and stable in the jaw. They are strong enough to withstand the normal pressures from biting and chewing, without loosening and falling out.
HEALTH
Dental implants both replace missing teeth and help to stimulate the jaw bone as natural teeth do. A complete set of teeth improves eating and digestion, while allowing for a wider variety of healthy foods that are hard, tough, or chewy.
With dental implants, people are rediscovering the comfort and confidence to eat, speak, laugh and enjoy life.
For most patients, the placement of dental implants involves two surgical procedures. First, dental implants are placed within your jaw bone. For the first three to six months following surgery, the implants are beneath the surface of the gums, gradually bonding with the jaw bone. You should be able to wear temporary dentures and eat a soft diet during this time. At the same time, your restorative dentist designs the final bridgework or denture, which will ultimately improve both function and aesthetics.
After the dental implant has bonded to the jaw bone, the second phase begins. The surgeon will uncover the implants and attach a small healing collar. The process of making your new teeth then begins. An impression must be taken. Then posts or attachments can be connected to the implants. The replacement teeth are then made over the posts or attachments.