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What is a Dental Implant?


Dental implants are substitute or artificial roots for missing teeth.
They are placed in your jaw to hold a replacement crown, tooth or a set of teeth.
This is an ideal treatment for people who have damaged or missing tooth/teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason and seeking for replacement.

Are Dental Implants safe?
  • Yes, Dental Implants are typically safe and they can last for many years.
  • Implants are made of different metallic and bone like ceramic material that are compatible with body tissue.
  • Once placed, the implant fuses with bone and becomes stable. This process takes about 3-4 months after which the prosthodontist designs replacement tooth/teeth over it.
  • However, with new advanced technologies, it is now possible to give you set of new teeth within a week of implant placement.
Who can get Dental Implants?
  • In most cases, if you have lost teeth you are a candidate for dental implants.
  • However, it is important that you are in proper health condition, have good bone structure and healthy gums.
  • There are some conditions and diseases that can affect dental implants such as diabetes, cancer, smoking, alcoholism, or uncontrolled gum diseases (Periodontal).
  • It is important to let your dentist know all about your medical status with all medications you are taking, whether they are prescribed, alternative (herbal) or over-the-counter.
  • Dental implants are placed immediately after teeth are extracted.
  • Normally recommended only for cases with good jawbone conditions
Benefits of Dental Implants
  • A cost effective way to give you artificial teeth.
  • Next best thing for healthy and natural teeth unlike dental bridges or dentures.
  • Dental implants are built to last and come with a life time warranty.
  • Only dental restorative option that preserves and stimulates natural bone unlike dentures.
  • These implants require little maintenance so you can stop worrying and start enjoying life.
  • They also help to maintain the natural shape of your face and smile.