Statistics show that 69% of adults ages 35 to 44 have lost at least one
permanent tooth to an accident, gum disease, a failed root canal or
tooth decay.
A lot of people do not replace these missing teeth leading to further dental and joint complications. Some replace them with removable prostheses and hate them. Others get fixed bridges done - which are great but they involve grinding away two adjacent teeth for support.
A dental BRIDGE ( Two teeth have been ground to fix the bridge)
So how are fixed teeth possible ?
Dental Implants. They have revolutionized dental treatment.
Well - What are they?
Well - What are they?
Your natural tooth has a root ( which lies hidden in the gum) and a crown which is what you see in the mouth. When you remove a tooth - the entire crown and root is removed, leaving nothing in the bone.
Naturally to fix a tooth we need something to support it on - we can't expect to sit pretty on the gum alone. Feviquick does have it limitations :)
So how do we recreate the tooth root? We place in a titanium insert into the bone. Let it heal and then fix a crown to that insert which acts as a root.
(A dental implant in the bone. On either side you can see untouched natural teeth with their roots. )
Is this a new untested technique? No - its been around for more than 60 years - tried - tested and working successfully.
Is it safe? Absolutely. It is just the reverse of getting a tooth removed. Instead of removing - we are putting in.So if you are healthy enough to get a tooth removed - you are in all probability healthy enough to get it replaced with a dental implant.
Is it not a foreign body being put in? How will my body react? Titanium is a biocompatible material. Moreover when huge titanium implants are being inserted into knees everyday around the world with no issues - how will a tiny little screw 10 mm long cause any trouble?
How many teeth can I replace? as many as you need or want. Right from 1 tooth to 28 teeth can be replaced.
What is the success rate of implants? Depending on bone quality, and other factors different articles claim success rates of 90-97%.
What if my implants fail? Nothing. That is the best part. Failed implants don't mean any trouble. They can simply be removed and replaced at a later date. Not many treatments in dentistry are so reversible.
A few more of your questions can be addressed at http://www.perio.org/consumer/2m.htm
Don't struggle with removable dentures. Don't sit around with missing teeth and big gaps. Don't give up on your favorite foods for the lack of chewing efficiency.
Find a qualified dentist. Ask for dental implants.
Once you are done with the treatment you will kick yourself that you didn't get it done earlier.
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