If you don’t have any idea what dental implants are and their types then you have come to the right place. We are going to keep it brief while also explaining what dental implants are while keeping the jargon aside.
In simple words, it can be stated that dental implants are a structure that replaces a missing tooth or a tooth that has been surgically replaced. These are devices that act more like an anchor and replace the area of the missing tooth.
There are many benefits of using oral dental implants such as it fills the area of the missing tooth and does not allow the area to remain vacant which can easily allow the germs or small food particles to set in as this will start tooth decay.
Before moving ahead let us give you a brief idea of what the advantages of using dental implants are-
• These are more natural and gives comfort to the patient • Better success rate than the other dental surgeries • Allows you to chew the food properly • Lowering the risk of cavities in the nearby teeth • Better maintenance of the bone at the site of the tooth • No sense of the surrounding teeth • These don’t have to be taken out regularly after having food for cleaning daily. • Knowing about the types of dental implants
You have got two basic types of dental implants. It is best to get a consultation from the doctor on which is the best one for you. Anyways it will also be beneficial for you if you have some prior knowledge.
Endosteal implants
These are the jawbone implants. These are good for anyone who has a disorder in the jawbone or their jawbone is not strong enough for chewing the food properly.
These dental implants are made of titanium and as far as their appearance is considered these are more visible like screws. Guess what… this is one of the most common types of dental implants.
Subperiosteal dental implants
These dental implants are placed above or below supporting the gums and the jawbone. Now, this dental implant surgery is best for patients who have a weaker natural jawbone and those who do not want to undergo bone augmentation surgery.
Apart from these two more dental implants are used for supporting the weaker teeth. These are-
Caged like more common metal implants
And the Invisalign dental implants are almost invisible to the eyes and also do not give you an awkward look to your smile.
