The implants and materials used in dental implants1 are used to determine which one is best for your needs; dental implant procedures are an excellent replacement for those who lost their teeth due to periodontal diseases or accidents. The ideal candidate for dental implants is in excellent general oral health, have enough jawbone density to sustain the implant, be free of periodontal disease, have healthy gums, among others.
What varieties of dental implants are there?
The two most common types of dental implants are endosteal and subperiosteal2, as well as single-stage and two-stage procedures. Although each choice serves a distinct function, they all seem incredibly natural. It’s critical to comprehend the variations so your dentist can guide you in selecting the ideal implant for your oral wants.
- Endosteal
The endosteal implant is the most common of the two implant types, and the one most dentists favor utilizing. This specific implant is shaped like a tiny screw and fixed into the jawbone to serve as a tooth root. Because missing teeth might result in bone loss and the shifting of neighboring teeth, dentists prefer to utilize this approach. Endosteal implants, anchored into the missing tooth root, protect the structural integrity of the face and jawbone.
- Subperiosteal
Subperiosteal implants are positioned below the gum line or on top of the jawbone, unlike endosteal implants, which are fixed into the jawbone. This implant choice is frequently used by patients whose jawbone is not healthy or strong enough to sustain an implant.
Dentists frequently suggest to their patients a bone augmentation to strengthen and rebuild their jawbone so they can obtain an endosteal. However, if patients would rather not have their bone density boosted, they can get comparable results using a subperiosteal implant.
- Just one stage
A single-stage dental implant only requires one surgical procedure. During the procedure, your dentist will install a longer implant so that the top of the implant is visible. After the region has healed, the connection and crown parts of the implant will be immediately attached to the exposed part of the implant.
The one-stage approach is typically used for patients with specific demands or bone problems. This is because the single-stage process is typically finished sooner following the initial surgery, and the patient will more readily get used to their new teeth.
- Two-Stage
Two-stage dental implant surgery3 takes much longer than a single-stage operation since it requires at least two procedures with recovery time in between. The base of the dental implant will be surgically placed into the jawbone by your dentist as the first stage of this procedure, and it will then be stitched up to promote healing. The mouth will have healed after a few months, and a quick operation will be done to expose the implant’s base so that the connector piece and implant crown can be attached.
Although this operation is more involved and complex, it has long-term benefits. The implant base will bond to the jawbone between the first and second procedures, creating a base as strong as a real tooth root.
- Dental implant parts
For many years, titanium implants were the only material utilized in implant dentistry, but as technology improves, so are our options. The two main materials used to create dental implants are zirconia and titanium. Research into the chemical and physical properties of novel implant materials is extensive. These dental materials must have the proper microstructure, composition, and corrosion resistance.
- Dental implants made of titanium
Titanium 4is still the most popular material used for dental implants. One benefit of using titanium implants is that the jawbone is not affected. After the titanium implant is placed, the bone around it can continue to grow, exactly like it would around a natural tooth. Because of this, the implant can last longer.
Since many people are concerned about developing metal allergies and placing metal in their bodies, zirconia implants are an excellent, metal-free option.
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