During
the last 20 years dental implants have become a great
alternative to other methods of replacing missing teeth.
Excellent success rates and a variety of available options
give dentists many new ways to treat and replace lost teeth.
Your dentist will be able to evaluate your case and tell you
if you are a candidate for dental implants. Basically, a
dental implant is a Titanium based cylinder that replaces
the missing tooth root. After a period of time and when the
implant is taken other parts will be placed on the implant
that enables your dentist to eventually place a crown (cap)
on the implant.
Implants also can be used to support full or partial
dentures. They dramatically improve the denture retention
and stability.
Most patients with enough amount of bone can have implants,
although individual decisions are made between you and your
dentist. Usually an x-ray and a CT-scan is done to determine
if you have enough bone to place the implant and also to
determine the size and kind of the implant that should be
placed.
