A dental implant is a small screw fitted inside your jawbone. This screw replaces the root of a tooth lost due to decay or injury. A dental crown is then attached to the screw, resulting in a fully restored tooth.
What Are Dental Implants For?
Dental implants are used to replace missing teeth. They offer several benefits for patients:
- Improves the appearance of your teeth – Dental implants restore your smile by filling the gaps left by missing teeth.
- Restores function of teeth – Dental implants comfortably restore normal functions, such as eating, chewing, and speaking.
- Permanent solution to missing teeth – Unlike bridges or dentures, dental implants provide a more permanent solution. They do not require adhesives or metal frameworks to remain attached to the jaw.
- Easy maintenance – Dental implants are easy to care for, just like natural teeth. Routine dental hygiene, including brushing with fluoride toothpaste and flossing, is sufficient.
All-On-4 Dental Implants
Advances in dental implant technology now allow us to replace partial sets of teeth with just four implants. Instead of individually implanting prosthetic teeth, we can place four implants to restore an entire upper or lower row of teeth.
All-On-4 dental implants are a popular alternative to traditional dentures because they provide a more permanent solution for replacing large sets of teeth. The implants are made from titanium, which easily fuses with the jawbone. This fusion helps patients adjust to the implants quickly and comfortably, without the typical discomfort associated with dentures.