© Dennis Martin DDS Inc 2023
Implants can replace one or more teeth using varied techniques
Implant Facts
They
are
made
of
titanium,
which
is
lightweight,
strong
and
biocompatible,
which
means
that
it
is
not
rejected
by
the
body.
Titanium
and
titanium
alloys
are
the
most
widely
used
metals
in
both
dental
and
other
bone
implants,
such
as
orthopedic
joint
replacements.
Dental
implants
have
the
highest
success
rate
of
any
implanted
surgical
device.
Titanium’s
special
property
of
fusing
to
bone,
called
osseointegration
(“osseo”
–
bone;
“integration”
–
fusion
or
joining
with),
is
the
biological
basis
of
dental
implant
success.
That’s
because
when
teeth
are
lost,
the
bone
that
supported
those
teeth
is
lost
too.
Placing
dental
implants
stabilizes
bone,
preventing
its
loss.
Along
with
replacing
lost
teeth,
implants
help
maintain
the
jawbone’s
shape
and
density.
This
means
they
also
support
the
facial
skeleton
and,
indirectly,
the
soft
tissue
structures
—
gum
tissues,
cheeks
and
lips.
Dental
implants
help
you
eat,
chew,
smile,
talk
and
look
completely
natural.
This
functionality
imparts
social,
psychological
and
physical
well-being.
What are dental Implants?
A dental implant is actually a replacement for the root or roots of
a tooth. Like tooth roots, dental implants are secured in the
jawbone and are not visible once surgically placed. They are
used to secure crowns (the parts of teeth seen in the mouth),
bridgework or dentures by a variety of means. They are made of
titanium, which is lightweight, strong and biocompatible, which
means that it is not rejected by the body.
