What Are Dental Implants ?
A Dental Implant Procedure is a Prosthesis used to replace Missing Teeth. It is a surgical component that interfaces with jaws or skull to support Dental Prosthesis such as crowns, dentures, Facial prosthesis or to act as an Orthodontic Anchor.
What Is Implant Made Of ?
Largely, implant is often made of titanium alloy due to its high resistance and excellent biocompatibility. Some clinic use Stainless Steel screws as well but c we offer the Titanium and Superior Quality Implant which is also being done by an Implantologist.
Is It Safe To Have Implants ?
Dental Implant surgery is one of the safest procedures in dentistry done at Azhagumathi dental care provided that the patient is not subjected to any kind of Systemic Diseases or Bone Pathologies. It is the only restoration method that stimulates formation of natural bone and merges with it in-order to provide a strong foundation to the replacing artificial teeth.
Is There Any Age Limit For Implant Placement ?
For the implant placement it is very essential that the jaw should be fully developed. A Dental implant process cannot be inserted for growing young patients (within 18years of age). On the other hand any elderly person can receive a dental implant, provided that there are no risk factors. We at Azhagumathi dental care have the most experienced Implantologist in chennai to get you treated.
How Does Implant Differs From Bridge ?
When compared to a bridge, an Dental implant procedure timeline does not require the support of neighbouring teeth and thus there is no need for any tooth preparation of adjacent healthy tooth. Furthermore the implant gets firmly anchored to the jaw bone and provides excellent stability and support to the prosthesis.
Indications Of Implants ?
- Single tooth replacement
- Patients who do not accept removable prosthesis
- Hyperactive gag reflex
- Low tissue tolerance
- Patients who lack neuromuscular control
- Long edentulous span
Contraindications Of Dental Implants ?
ABSOLUTE: Boxers and wrestlers, Cerebral palsy Irradiated tissues , Psychogenic disorders alcohol dependency, Immuno-compromised patients, uncontrolled Diabetes, blood dyscrasias, steroid therapy.
RELATIVE: Trismus,Endocrine disorders, patients on anticoagulants therapy, smokers, well controlled diabetes, chronic sinusitis.
Who Is The Perfect Candidate For Getting Implants ?
Dental implant process step by step is suggested to patients only if certain ideal norms for the placement of implant is present. Firstly, a thorough evaluation of the patient is done which includes both systemic and intra oral findings. If the findings are likely favourable then implant placement is recommended. In most of the cases anyone with a missing tooth or teeth may be a candidate for dental implants. Adequate bone in the jaw is needed to support the implant along with healthy gum tissues that are free of periodontal disease.
How Does Implant Merges With The Bone ?
The mechanism behind this is called Osseo-integration . It is nothing but the direct structural and functional connection between an implant and bone without any intervening soft tissues.