Dental Implants\nhave changed the face of dentistry over the last 25 years. What is\nthe history of dental implants? And how are they used to replace missing\nteeth? This section will give you an overview of the topic of dental implants,\nto be followed by more detail in additional sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As with most treatment procedures in dentistry today, dental implants not only involve scientific discovery, research and understanding, but also application in clinical practice. The practice of implant dentistry requires expertise in planning, surgery and tooth restoration; it is as much about art and experience as it is about science. This site will help provide you with the knowledge you need to make informed choices in consultation with your dental health professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Let\u2019s start from\nthe beginning: A dental implant is actually a replacement for the root or roots\nof a tooth. Like tooth roots, dental implants are secured in the jawbone and\nare not visible once surgically placed. They are used to secure crowns (the\nparts of teeth seen in the mouth), bridgework or dentures by a variety of\nmeans. They are made of titanium, which is lightweight, strong and\nbiocompatible, which means that it is not rejected by the body. Titanium and\ntitanium alloys are the most widely used metals in both dental and other bone\nimplants, such as orthopedic joint replacements. Dental implants have the\nhighest success rate of any implanted surgical device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Titanium\u2019s special\nproperty of fusing to bone, called osseointegration (\u201cosseo\u201d \u2013 bone;\n\u201cintegration\u201d \u2013 fusion or joining with), is the biological basis of dental\nimplant success. That\u2019s because when teeth are lost, the bone that supported\nthose teeth is lost too. Placing dental implants stabilizes bone, preventing\nits loss. Along with replacing lost teeth, implants help maintain the jawbone\u2019s\nshape and density. This means they also support the facial skeleton and,\nindirectly, the soft tissue structures \u2014 gum tissues, cheeks and lips. Dental\nimplants help you eat, chew, smile, talk and look completely natural. This\nfunctionality imparts social, psychological and physical well-being.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Dental Implants have changed the face of dentistry over the last 25 years. What is the history of dental implants? And how are they used to replace missing teeth? This section will give you an overview of the topic of dental implants, to be followed by more detail in additional sections. As with most treatment procedures in dentistry … <\/p>\n
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