Dental Implants – Procedure & Benefits
Dental implants are designed to resemble the characteristics of the natural tooth. However, the purpose of implantology isn’t limited to fill in the missing or damaged teeth but also to preserve complete oral health. From replacing a single lost tooth to fixing edentulism, every dentist now recommends dental implants only because of the advantages they provide. For people who lose their teeth due to erosion, infection or removal, dental implants are the most common solution. A single broken or damaged tooth disrupts the entire jaw system. As all teeth support each other, the gap created due to the lost tooth causes the neighbouring teeth to lose their shape and strength too. Implants are performed to replace the tooth root with a titanium screw which helps in holding the remaining tooth or the false teeth on the jawbone and act like orthodontic anchors. Dental Implants are usually installed in two separate procedures as the jawbone needs to heal around the screw base of...