Fear Free Dental Implants In Shimla

If you have lost a tooth or teeth because of an accident or a result of tooth decay or gum disease, it is imperative that you get it or them replaced. Having a full set of teeth makes eating, drinking and talking so much easier and guards against future oral health problems. For example, teeth can begin to shift in gaps left behind by missing teeth and this alters the shape of the mouth.

There are a number of options to replace lost teeth but a particularly long term solution is the use of dental implants. Dental implants act as a substitute for the lost root of the tooth. Essentially they are sockets which are placed under the gum for a replacement tooth to be screwed into.

X-rays will need to be taken of your mouth and then your dentist will make a small incision in the gum into which the implant will be placed. Implants are always placed tight against the jaw bone so that the titanium with which they are made can fuse with the bone and offer maximum stability to the replacement tooth. This process is known as osseointegration and titanium, lightweight and durable in itself, has been found to be ideal for this purpose.

Modern techniques allow dental implants to be installed quicker than ever and, so secure is the foundation they offer, they can often support a bridge of teeth. The process is not reversible and some people still prefer to sue removable full or partial dentures or to have bridge work anchored to existing teeth but, although invasive, dental implants provide a long-term, stable solution to lost teeth.

Contact your dentist if you think that dental implants might be the answer to your tooth loss problems.

Restore Smile With Dental Implants

In the past, when a patient had a missing tooth the dentist would replace it with a partial denture, sometimes known as a plate, or with a dental bridge constructed from dental crowns and an artificial tooth attached. These restorations do still exist and are used to some effect but one form of artificial dental substitute is leading the way in terms of realistic treatment and popularity.

Dental implants are relative new comers to the restoration game but they have made quite an impact. The implant itself is a small metal screw, usually made from titanium because it can be used safely in the body. This is drilled directly into the jawbone (providing the bone is of suitable strength and quality, as your dentist for more details). The implant is then left for several weeks or even months in some cases to give it the chance to fuse with the surrounding tissue and bone. Once this process is complete, the implant has effectively become a part of the jawbone and acts as an artificial tooth root. An artificial tooth is then attached to the implant and secured using a screw and post.

This makes the dental implant the only restoration to replace the whole of the tooth form root to tip and gives it its incredible level of solidity and realism. Unlike some other restorations where you have to be careful to watch what you eat in case of damage, a dental implant acts just like a real tooth and does not limit what you can and can’t eat.

It is also possible to have series of mini-implants to act as a base for a set of dentures to clip on and off. Ask your dentist to provide you with more information about how dental implants work and if you could be a suitable candidate.