Implant Dentistry

Dental implants are man-made replacements for natural teeth. The implants themselves are artificial tooth roots carefully placed in the gum or jawbone, on which replacement teeth become permanently secured.

Dental implants are permanently fixed in the mouth . so you may brush your teeth once again without having to deal with the embarrassment of removing your teeth, or having to cut down on your adjacent teeth in order to receive a bridge. As a result, this allows you to return to the comfort and function associated with natural teeth.

Implants provide a solid foundation of support in the mouth for permanent, non-removable teeth. Increased chewing ability means you can enjoy more nutritious foods, contributing to your overall health and well-being. In short, dental implants improve the quality of your life.

They can improve your appearance, boost your self-confidence, and allow you to speak with greater clarity. Another advantage of dental implants is that they stop the continuous resorption of your jaw bone once the teeth are lost (this is a natural process that can only be stopped by placement of dental implants in the area of missing teeth).

Dental implantology is currently not a formal specialty in dentistry. Specialists such as oral and maxillofacial surgeons, periodontists, and more recently, prosthodontists play a role in the placement of implant fixtures. However, these procedures are not necessarily beyond the scope of general dentists.

Regardless of who places the implant, it is most appropriate for either a prosthodontist or general dentist to initiate and coordinate implant service, since they can best assess the merits of this treatment against other prosthetic options. However, the implant surgeon (the person performing the implant surgery) is ultimately responsible for correct placement in a co-treatment environment.