{"id":2476,"date":"2024-08-13T07:38:52","date_gmt":"2024-08-13T07:38:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/westernpiedmontdental.com\/?p=2476"},"modified":"2024-08-13T07:38:52","modified_gmt":"2024-08-13T07:38:52","slug":"basics-of-dental-implants-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rmsdemo.com\/projects\/westerndental\/basics-of-dental-implants-everything-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Basics of Dental Implants: Everything You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

A dental implant is a surgery procedure where a doctor inserts an artificial root in your jaw upon which an artificial tooth is attached. This tooth acts as a replacement for your original tooth and requires proper oral care to be preserved. All people who have lost one or more teeth can go for this surgery instead of wearing dentures.<\/p>\n

Types of Dental Implants<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Based on where your implant has been placed in your jaw, there are 2 main kinds of implants<\/p>\n

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  1. Endosteal Implant<\/strong> \u2013 This type of implant includes fitting a cylinder, screw or blade into your jawbone. This implant can hold up to 1 or more artificial teeth. This type of implant is also the most common and is a good option for those who wear bridges and removable dentures.<\/li>\n
  2. Subperiosteal Implant<\/strong> \u2013 This type of implant includes placing posts of a metal framework that protrude from your gums to hold the artificial tooth. This type of implant is suited to those who lack bone height or don\u2019t have enough bones in their jaw to support an Endosteal Implant.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Types of Dental Implant Plans<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Based on your specific condition or your chosen implant, there can be different types of plans that will be created to suit your needs.<\/p>\n

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    1. Single Tooth Dental Implant<\/strong> \u2013 If you are lacking only 1 tooth, a single implant is sufficient to replace it.<\/li>\n
    2. Multiple Tooth Dental Implant<\/strong> \u2013 If you are lacking more than 1 tooth, multiple dental implants become necessary to replace them.<\/li>\n
    3. Full Mouth Dental Implant<\/strong> \u2013 If you have lost all your teeth, a full mouth dental implant is required.<\/li>\n
    4. Sinus Augmentation<\/strong> \u2013 If you want an implant in your upper back jaw, then a sinus augmentation is required. This procedure involves raising the sinus floor to allow bone development to support the implant.<\/li>\n
    5. Ridge Modification<\/strong> \u2013 If you suffer from deformities in your upper or lower jaw, then a ridge modification is performed which involves lifting the gum away from the ridge to fill the void with bone or a substitute.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Who should opt for Dental Implant? <\/strong><\/h2>\n

      Anyone who has healthy oral health with sufficient bones in their jaw to support the implant is an eligible candidate. That said several conditions can render you unfit for a dental implant<\/strong><\/a>, these include<\/p>\n

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      1. Smoking<\/li>\n
      2. Metabolic bone disease<\/li>\n
      3. Diabetes<\/li>\n
      4. Cancer Treatment<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        As long as you are not suffering from any of such issues, you are a valid candidate for dental implants.<\/p>\n

        Post-Dental Implant Procedure<\/strong><\/h2>\n

        Once you have received a dental implant, you need to maintain good oral health to preserve your implant just like a real tooth. Recovery times can vary however generally it takes 3 days before you can resume your normal routines. Your dentist will also schedule follow-up visits to ensure the health of your gums, implant and your tooth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        A dental implant is a surgery procedure where a doctor inserts an artificial root in your jaw upon which an artificial tooth is attached. This tooth acts as a replacement for your original tooth and requires proper oral care to be preserved. All people who have lost one or more teeth can go for this … <\/p>\n

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