Dental Implants

What are dental implants and why are they used?

Dental implants are artificial tooth roots that are surgically placed into the jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge.

How is a dental implant done?

• ENDOSTEAL IMPLANTS
  Stage 1
  • Incisions are made on the gum to expose the area of the jawbone and holes are placed in the bone to receive the implants
  • The implant is placed in the hole and the gums are sutured.

  Stage 2

  • Incisions are made to expose the implant fixtures
  • If sufficient bone has grown in and around the implant creating a strong structural support, abutments are attached to the implant fixtures

  Stage 3

  • The dentist will make impressions of the mouth, and bite registrations to make artificial teeth which are attached to the abutments. They maybe removable, fixed or a combination of both.

• SUBPERIOSTEAL IMPLANTS

• A custom made implant is created in the dental lab by taking impressions of the jawbone either by
• Taking it directly by exposing the jawbone or
• Using a ct scan to create a model of the jawbone
• The custom made implant is place on the jaw and the incisions are sutured
• Replacement teeth are installed in place