Dental Implants

IMPLANTS-HOPE FOR TOOTHLESS PEOPLE

Even though modern dentistry stresses prevention and maintenance therapy, millions of Indians are toothless (edentulous) in one or both jaws; many of them cannot wear dentures for physical or psychological reasons. Fortunately, dental implants now offer an alternative, a ray of hope for toothless people.

SUBSTITUTES FOR TOOTH ROOTS

Dental implants are artficial substitutes for natural tooth roots. They are lightweight, metal devices surgically embedded in the gums or in the bone to which replacement teeth are attached. Implants can provide support for improved appearance, speech, comfort, and chewing ability.
The implant procedure involves the insertion of tiny metal fixtures into the jawbone. These fixtures actually bond with the bone and hold fixed or removable prosthetic teeth. The new teeth remain in the mouth and can stay secure for years and years.
One of the most exciting areas developing in modern dentistry is the osseointegrated implant. The implants have shown success rates greater than 90% everywhere in the world and are catching on in India.They are still on the expensive side because they are made with great precision with Titanium ,and India does not have the technology to produce them.As with any dental treatment, patients must meet stringent criteria to have a good chance for success. Exceptional oral hygiene is an absolute neccessity and they require regular maintenance by a dentist as long as they are functioning.

NOT FOR EVERYONE

Dental implants aren't necessarily for everyone. For example, patients must be in good overall health; healthy gums and sufficient bone help support an implant.Also if the patient is diabetic or otherwise medically compromised,an inveterate paan or paan parag eater, less than good at maintaining his/her oral hygeine,he/she should'nt consider implants.
In the picture you can see the titanium implants rising up out of the gingiva (gums).Usually the implants extend down into the bone between 8-18 mm.

NOT FOR EVERYONE Dental implants aren't necessarily for everyone. For example, patients must be in good overall health; healthy gums and sufficient bone help support an implant.Also if the patient is diabetic or otherwise medically compromised,an inveterate paan or paan parag eater, less than good at maintaining his/her oral hygeine,he/she should'nt consider implants. In the picture you can see the titanium implants rising up out of the gingiva (gums).Usually the implants extend down into the bone between 8-18 mm.

On top of the implants we can place a denture .The denture can easily be removed for cleaning, but will stay in place firmly while in the mouth.We can place an implant supported fixed partial denture(bridge).A single crown (tooth) can be placed as well.