Fortunately, dental implants can combat edentulism. Patients can choose from two types: implants placed on top of the jawbone but under the gums, or implants rooted into the jawbone. Because implants "mimic" natural teeth, they allow the patient to go on as before the tooth loss occurred. The same foods can be eaten, and the risk of resorption is greatly reduced. Dental teeth implants are called Implantes dentales en espanol.

Patients can choose from a variety of implants, depending on their needs:
Root form implants are closest in shape to the natural tooth. They are inserted directly into incisions in the bone, and the bone and the gums grow around the root form in about six weeks.

Bone grafting is used when resorption has already shrunk the jawbone until it is too narrow for root form implants. The missing bone is filled in either with the patient's own bone (autografts), the bone of a human donor (allografts), animal bone (xenografts), or synthetic material that mimics natural bone (alloplastic grafts).

Plate form implants are used when the jaw is too narrow for either root form implants or bone grafting. The dentist will implant the plate form into the jawbone and stitch the gums around the implant.

Subperiostial implants are used in cases of advanced jawbone resorption. These implants sit under the gums, but on top of the jawbone.

All of the implants require a healing period, or osseointegration. The length of this period depends on the type of implants. After osseointegration, a surgical dentist will insert the final replacement teeth. En espanol implantes dentales.

As you know, your own teeth require conscientious at-home oral care and regular dental visits. Dental implants are like your own teeth and will require the same care. In order to keep your implant clean and plaque-free, brushing and flossing still apply!

After treatment, periodic follow-up visits will be scheduled to monitor your implant, teeth and gums to make sure they are healthy.

The ideal candidate for a dental implant is in good general and oral health. Adequate bone in your jaw is needed to support the implant, and the best candidates have healthy gum tissues that are free of periodontal disease. Dental Implants are indicated as a treatment option for:

• Replacing a Single Tooth: If you are missing a single tooth, one implant and a crown can replace it. A dental implant replaces both the lost natural tooth and its root.
• Replacing Several Teeth: If you are missing several teeth, implant-supported bridges can replace them. Dental implants will replace both your lost natural teeth and some of the roots.
• Replacing All of Your Teeth: If you are missing all of your teeth, an implant-supported full bridge or full denture can replace them. Dental implants will replace both your lost natural teeth and some of the roots.

As you know, your own teeth require conscientious at-home oral care and regular dental visits. Dental implants are like your own teeth and will require the same care. In order to keep your implant clean and plaque-free, brushing and flossing still apply!

After treatment, periodic follow-up visits will be scheduled to monitor your implant, teeth and gums to make sure they are healthy.