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# Important Tips to Know About Implant Dentistry

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Dental implants trace back to 1952, when Swedish surgeon Per-Ingvar Branemark first placed a titanium root into a patient’s jaw. Decades of refinement later, implants are now the standard way to prosthetically replace a missing tooth – though the placement process is technical enough that the dentist performing it matters as much as the technology.

## What Does Implant Dentistry Involve?
It involves implanting a surgical fixture into your jawbone, allowing it to fuse with it for some time. The implant has artificial roots whose purpose is to hold the tooth firmly in place and offering stability. The process should be done with extra care to ensure that neighboring teeth are not affected in any way.

Most tooth implants are made of titanium. This means that the tooth will naturally adapt and integrate with the jawbone without the body recognizing that it is a foreign object. Technology has also played a huge part in the success of implant dentistry. Currently, the process has recorded a staggering 99% success rate.

## When Do You Need a Dental Implant?
Anyone with a missing tooth qualifies for a dental implant. However, there are a few requirements that you have to meet before you get down to business. For example, you should have a jaw bone that has reached full growth. You should also have enough bone structure that will firmly hold these implants.

Moreover, if you have loose dentures, visit the best dentist in the area for a tooth implant. It will save you from all the worries of whether or not your tooth will fall out when talking or eating.

## How do You Prepare for the Process
The planning process can involve different specialists, the dentist, a doctor (one that has specialized in mouth, jaw, and face conditions), and a prosthodontist. Additionally, you will need in-depth evaluations such as:

• A comprehensive dental exam through X-rays.

• The treatment plan. This is mainly dictated by the number of replacements to be done.

• Your medical history’s review.

## What Can You Expect During The Process?
The surgery involves a series of procedures. A mistake in one of them can make the whole process a failure; more reason to visit the best dentist in the area. There will be time allowed for you to recover in between these steps before proceeding to the next one. Here are the main stages.

- If present, we first remove the damaged tooth/teeth.
- The jawbone is then prepared with processes such as grafting
- The dental implant screw is then placed into the jaw bone. After this, you will need some recovery time for the bone to grow and heal.
- The tooth abutment is then placed. It acts as a connecting element.
- Placing the artificial tooth is the last stage of the process.

Research has proven that dental implants do not cause oral cancer. With regular brushing and flossing, the screw itself can last for a lifetime, and the crown can last for 10-15 years. For quality implant dentistry, call us today. We are more than ready to help you smile more confidently.


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