New Dental Implants - An Education

By Author: Dr. Amarik Singh
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New dental implants have completely changed the face of dentistry. This is because the implants which are in use today are more resilient and safer than the earlier implants. Also, dentists can administer them with a never before ease. What has led to such a change? The credit clearly and completely goes to the rapid advances in technology and methods of treatment. Let's take a look at both these factors a little more closely.

The implants used these days are of two types: Osseo integrated and Fibro integrated. Of the two, Osseo integrated implants are more popular. Osseo integrated implants are made of titanium. They are directly connected with living bone tissue. Over a period of time, a strong bond forms between titanium and the bone tissue. This happens because of titanium's fusing capability. In fact, latest research and experiments have shown that implants with a morpheonetic proteins coating, fuse faster with bone tissue.

In terms of appearance, the titanium screw looks almost like a natural root. Modern equipment allows the dentist to drill a hole and insert the implant with a lot of precision. The implant ...
... is screwed directly to the cheek bone of the patient, rather than his jawbone. It's possible to screw the implant to the cheekbone because of its length.

New implants are 50 mm long as compared to the earlier implants which used to be 10 to 15 mm in length. This deep placing of the implant in the bone secures it further. The treatment involved in placing the implant with such cutting-edge precision is complex. For instance, at the start of the treatment, the dentist will carry out a 3D scan of the jaw. Based on the results of the scan, he will place the implant in your jaw.

The treatment is definitely complex; however, it's not that time consuming. You will need a maximum of 3 to 4 sessions with the dentist to get the implant administered. After that he will fix the artificial tooth or teeth. Needless to say, the strength and durability of the artificial teeth is as good as that of natural teeth. There is evidence to prove that the majority of implants administered have been successful.

Dental researchers are carrying out deeper and more extensive research to further improve the effectiveness of dental implants. Clearly, dental implant treatment is the next level of dentistry. The best part about this is that it is a permanent solution to the loss of tooth or teeth. If you are still deciding about opting for dental implants, speak to a dental professional.

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Dr. Amarik Singh
Periodontics & Implantology
17 W 662 Butterfield Road, Suite 208
Oak Brook Terrace, IL 60181
(630) 424-9404