The industry of Modern technology has spread recently due to people’s needs, coinciding with concurrent causes of early stages of cavities and dedentition (tooth loss) and other issues that have occurred as a result of the change in lifestyle and food. Dental implants are one of these technologies.
Here we explain the science behind dental implant dentures, the differences between them and the stages of each one. It must be noted that dental implants and dentures are not recommended for teenagers as their bodies are still growing and have not yet fully developed.
Dental implant:
It means pulling out the damaged tooth and replacing it with an artificial one, which is a titanium cylinder (screw) that is surgically placed into the jaw bone. This operation is done under local anaesthetic and under the supervision of a dental professional who ensures that there is no bleeding in the gums post surgery. Furthermore, it is necessary to make sure that there are jawbones of high quality so the titanium screw can be placed effectively. Failing this, the dentist performs bone grafts using either natural bones or hormones to stimulate bone build-up. Once this has healed, the dental implant is applied.
Dental implants at Diva Clinic:
You can have permanent teeth as dental implants are a surgical component that interfaces with the bone of the jaw or skull to support a dental prosthesis. Dental implants improve the beauty of the mouth and they feel like one’s own teeth. They do not affect the articulation or speech and they do not hinder chewing food.
Advantages of dental implants:
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Improved appearance:
Having dental implants looks and feels like your own teeth. They are designed to fuse with the jaw bone giving it a natural finish.
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Improved speech:
Front teeth loss causes you to mumble or slur your words. Dental implants allow you to speak properly and with difficulty.
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Improved comfort and self esteem:
Makes you more comfortable since they become a physical part of you. They help you feel better about yourself and increases one’s confidence.
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Easier chewing and eating:
Teeth are the first digestive organ that helps to chew food. Without teeth you can’t chew food well, which results in stomach problems.
Post-operative dental implant instructions
Dentures
First, the dental professional x-rays the teeth to know the bone density. After that, he places a titanium screw into the jaw in place of the decayed tooth. The natural root remains in place. This procedure is performed on the gums, not the roots. Popular dentures include removable partial dentures as well as complete dentures. It also includes tooth capping (covering) after removing the pulp or root canal of the tooth to ensure that it lasts for the longest period possible.
The procedure is generally inexpensive in comparison to implants. Furthermore, it is less painful.
Types of dentures
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Fixed bridges:
This procedure is performed when a tooth or more is extracted. The dentist resorts to this procedure when the teeth are pulled to bridge spaces between one another. The supporting structure of the teeth must be healthy and strong.
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Removable partial dentures:
They are artificial teeth made from acrylic. They are made by taking impressions or moulds of the oral tissues and sending them to a dental lab.
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Complete dentures:
These are designed to replace all the natural missing teeth in a single arch or, more commonly, in both arches.