It’s not just your hair or wardrobe that you can revamp but your pearly whites as well! In today’s day and age, dental advancements have made replacing lost teeth as easy as getting a haircut.

Losing teeth is definitely one of the worst feelings but what to do when there is a situation that is very much unavoidable even after taking all the precautions you can. Dentures are not a solution if you lose 1 or 2 front teeth, should you hide your smile forever? 

For a long time, Dental Implants have been replacing missing teeth. Done by experienced dentists called implantologists or Oral Surgeons or Periodontist or Prosthodontist , these are your best bet in such an unfortunate circumstance. Dental implants are nothing but artificial teeth fitted in the jaw made up of Titanium that looks and works exactly like your natural Tooth. 

The procedure may sound very uncanny to those who are unaware of dental implants, let us put your mind at ease. Here are some basics you need to know about dental implants if you are looking to get one or you are someone who has lost a tooth or two due to oral issues.

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What is Dental Implant?

In a surgical procedure,Titanium metal screws are fixed in place of tooth roots in the jaw to hold an artificial tooth which is to replace a damaged or missing tooth, this is called a dental implant. 

Dental implants take 2-3 sittings, local anaesthesia is used to carry forward the process. Those who go through the implant process state that there is very little to no discomfort during and post-surgery. The dental implantologists and periodontists (gum experts) work closely together to make an implant successful. 

The implanted teeth work similar to the real ones, some are permanent teeth implants with fixed artificial crowns and some are removable Dentures. The implant with abutment of artificial tooth colour is matched with your adjacent natural teeth colour. 

Dental implants can be a good option for those who may have lost a tooth or multiple teeth due to gum disease, injury/trauma and/or some other reason.  

How is it done?

A personal treatment plan is developed according to the patient’s need which is followed by forging a metal post that will hold the dental implant. The titanium screw is then placed in the jaw, enough time is allowed (up to a few months) for the tissue around the post to secure it properly in the jaw and heal. A small connector post (abutment) is then attached to the secured post to hold the new tooth implant. The tooth is designed by taking an impression of all your teeth and a model of your bite is built, the new tooth is based on this model. 

Types Of Dental Implants

ENDOSTEAL:- This is the most commonly done implant, the metal (titanium) screw is inserted into the jaw bone on which the tooth is fitted. This process is only possible if the patient has a healthy jaw and sufficient density. This implant is most preferred for having a stable and natural feeling of the implant.

SUBPERIOSTEAL:- This kind of implant is done for those who do not have a healthy or a good density of jaw bone. This is placed on the jaw bone with the metal frame, the post (where the implant fits) protrudes through the gum to hold the implant. This is a faster treatment in comparison to the endosteal implant, it is also not as stable as endosteal.

There have been technological advances that address the upper jaw implant issue as it has been the toughest to successfully implant due to insufficient bone quantity, quality and proximity to the sinus. 

SINUS AUGMENTATION:- The process that resolves these issues by increasing the amount of bone in the upper jaw bone (raising the sinus floor). Following which the development of bone for the placement of dental implants is done. 

RIDGE MODIFICATION:- This process approaches those issues that occur due to insufficient bone because of deformities. The gum is lifted to expose bony defects which are then filled in with bone or bone substitutes to rebuild the ridge (mouth roof). This improves aesthetics as well as the chances of successful implants. 

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Advantages Of Implants

• Dental implants majorly improve the capability to chew without any discomfort. 
• They also improved appearance, speech impediment, the comfort of the patient and oral hygiene. 
• Dental implants are also more convenient than dentures and are more durable if cared for properly.

Artificial Teeth Cost In India

The majority of the population does not even visit the dentist on a regular basis, let alone get a dental implant done, despite the advantages. When asked about the reason, the lack of awareness, gaps in standardisation of service quality and costing comes to mind. 

Dental implants may seem unattainably costly to a lot of patients and the absence of dental insurance only piles on to the pain. The cost of dental implants in India and other 550+ treatments can be found on MyDentalPlan’s “KNOW YOUR TREATMENT COST” page.

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