There are many different types of implant restoration. These procedures are a lifesaver for patients when issues develop with their prosthetics.
When it comes to replacing missing teeth, nothing compares to dental implants. These devices do not just replace the missing tooth; they also serve as an artificial root for it. That helps to keep the patient's jawbone muscles well stimulated.
Implants are durable and strong devices, and they can last a lifetime when properly cared for. Other prosthetic options like bridges and dentures are also commonly used, but these come with a host of problems those who opt for implants never have to deal with.
When it comes to implants, the term restoration refers to the false tooth that is placed on the external-facing end of the implant. When installed, this artificial tooth behaves just like one of the patient's natural ones. While implants are a permanent solution that can last upwards of 40 years with good oral hygiene, some of its components may need restorations when damaged.
The restoration of artificial teeth sometimes involves single or multiple teeth at the same time. At times, all these artificial teeth can be attached to a single implant as is the case with implant supported dentures.
These devices are a merger of implants and denture technology. The implant – which is a metal rod or screw – is surgically attached to the patient's jawbone, and it fuses into place thanks to a process known as osseointegration. It can take anywhere from three to six months for this process to take place.
Once the implant is fully fused, a crown is attached to the abutment. Abutments are designed to blend in with the rest of the patient's real teeth.
To make the prosthetic, the dentist will take an impression of the patient's mouth using a putty-like mold. The patient bites down, and an impression of the person's mouth is left on the mold. The measurements are then sent to a laboratory where the artificial teeth are created.
This process is the same for a single or multiple crowns, during the initial restoration or a replacement.
The process is a lot similar to the one discussed above with one significant difference: The artificial teeth are attached to crowned teeth closest to the gap on both sides. These are known as abutment teeth. The artificial teeth are called pontics.
The main difference between bridges and traditional dentures is the fact these are a permanent solution. Dentures, on the other hand, have to be removed each night and soaked in denture solution overnight.
These are permanent dentures that are held in place with implants. During the installation, a dentist typically installs four to six implants in the patient's jaw. Once fully fused, special dentures are then attached to the implants. The dentures stay in permanently and can only be removed by a dentist.
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