Dental implants
Dental implants are titanium screwlike posts implanted in
the bone and replace the lost tooth's root.
Titanium is used because of its biological neutrality,
which is very important for bone tissue to accept the
implanted foreign body. A titanium abutment is placed on
the implant that connects the implant and the prosthetic
fixture.
Fully edentulous patients often have trouble wearing total
dentures. In such cases, the implants can be used to
fasten the dentures, whereas the wearing of the lower
denture becomes comfortable, and the chewing is of good
quality.
Whether it is a replacement for one tooth, more or all
teeth, the number of implants required is defined at the
first examination.
If one tooth is missing, an implant and a porcelain crown
are placed on that spot. If two or three teeth are
missing, the dentist decides whether two or three implants
will be needed. If four teeth are missing in a row, it may
be necessary to place only two implants that will carry
the 4-element bridge and thus fill the space.
Many patients determine the number of implants to be
implanted on their own, which is a big mistake. Such
assessments are best done by a dentist who will give the
best possible solution during the expert examination.