Do you have a missing tooth? Do you have several missing teeth? Would you like to have your toot or teeth replaced so that others can see that beautiful smile of yours? Strong, versatile, and natural-looking, dental implants make it possible for you to replace your missing tooth or teeth thus returning your natural smile to you as well as your ability to chew and bite.
So how exactly are dental implants done? First of all, you need to visit a dentist who specializes in dental implants or an oral surgeon. He will make an impression of your existing teeth which he will send to a dental laboratory that will then create a tooth or teeth that will fit in the space and will blend perfectly together with the shape and the size of your existing teeth. In order for the tooth or teeth to be held in place in your mouth, screws will be surgically implanted into your jawbone. This implantation needs to be given sufficient time to heal before the new tooth or teeth is placed in your mouth. Once your new tooth or teeth is properly in place, shaping and adjusting needs to be done by the dentist or surgeon.
Once the artificial roots and teeth have been placed in the jaw, swollenness and tenderness of the bone and surrounding gums may occur. These symptoms can be reduced by Ibuprofen. Dental implants are not very complicated but they may lead to infections which is why you need to take proper care of your implants especially while it is healing. You dentist or surgeon should provide you with care instructions. It is not wise to smoke after a dental implant since that smoking can lead to a painful complication known as dry socket.
Dental implants do not require any advanced technology. However, there have been many improvements in the dental implant industry. Infections have been brought to a minimum due to titanium oxide which is being used in the production of dental implants. Titanium oxide has antibiotic substances. Dental implants are also coated with antibiotic substances that further reduce infection as well as bone loss in the implant region.
So are you a candidate for dental implants? Do you have a missing tooth or teeth? If yes, you are a candidate; however, you may need a few hundreds to a few thousands of dollars to have a dental implant done.