Dental implants - types, benefits and risks

The type of dental implant best suited to a particular patient will depend on various factors such as implant location, jaw bone density or gum health and the type of tooth replacement the implant will support (crown or denture). The most commonly used types of dental implants are intraocular implants, ie those placed inside the bone. The main types of intraocular implants are: - conical - cylindrical - trapezoidal - flat - frame type (for patients with significant bone loss). These implants are usually placed to replace the root of a tooth. Each type of implant has specific advantages, depending on the nature of the bone in which it will be placed. Replacement of missing teeth is necessary to allow the patient to chew properly, avoid and help to make the right sounds, and to keep his face.

• Improve appearance - dental implants look and feel like their own teeth. Because they are designed to fuse with the bone, they become permanent. • They are comfortable - because they become part of the oral cavity, the implants eliminate the discomfort created by detachable. • Enhance mastication - dentures can make chewing difficult. Dental implants work like natural teeth, allowing mastication with confidence and pain.

• Improves self-esteem - because it helps patients feel better. • They are durable - implants last for many years, and if they are well cared for they can last even life. • Easy to maintain - dental implant care is performed by regular brushing and rinsing of the mouth with. Although dental implants are often performed successfully, they can sometimes be associated with various complications and may even fail. Failure usually occurs when the bone is not welded with the implant.

In some situations, the bone may be damaged around the implant, causing it to be weakened and eliminated. This may happen in some cases, even after several years of implant placement. A trauma during surgery, diabetes, titanium allergy, smoking or an infection after surgery can also lead to implant failure. .