Dental implants are one of the most popular services and products in cosmetic dentistry. They are teeth-like materials that are attached permanently to the gums to act as replacement for missing teeth. They are like dentures but are different since they are permanently fixed into gums and are not removable unless under the assistance of a dentist. Oral implants are usually made of titanium, one of the rare metals that are appropriately tolerated by the human body.

Who is a great candidate?

The procedure is available for people who have lost teeth due to an injury, a disease, or some other reasons. Implants are ideal options if you want to have natural-looking and natural-feeling false teeth, something that could not be possible by just merely using dentures. In other cases, people who are not content with how their teeth are aligned opt for dental implants. Natural teeth will have to be removed first before implants are put into place.

What are the types?

There are two general types of dental implants available today. First, the Endosteal uses cylinders, screws, or blades in surgically placing prosthetic teeth into the jawbone. An implant is holding one or more false teeth. Endosteal is the most prevalent type of dental implants and is used as an effective alternative for people with existing bridges and removable dentures.

Subperiosteal dental implants are surgically placed on top of the patient’s jaw. They are metal framework that protrudes through the gum, facilitating or holding the false teeth. This second type of dental implants is recommended more often to patients who are found to have minimum bone height. People who are not able to wear any kind of removable dentures are qualified to have subperiosteal dental implants instead.

Dental implant procedures can be a little complicated and can require the use anesthesia. It is important that only qualified and well-trained cosmetic dentists or other qualified dentists conduct the procedures. Dental implants have been around for more than three decades. The number of qualified dentists performing the activity is low but more dentists are undergoing training so they could very well conduct the procedure.

Dental implants are also regarded as an effective strategy in orthodontics. In many cases, the implant are used to simplify or streamline any orthodontic therapy, decreasing treatment frequency and eliminating dependence on patients’ compliance in wearing orthodontic appliances and making adjustments.

If you are not confident in your own smiles because of missing teeth, or if your dentures do not allow you to chew, speak or smile comfortably, it is time you seek South Tampa cosmetic dentist for the implants.

Call your South Tampa Dentist, Marnie Bauer DMD, for all of your dental needs – 813.839.2273 – Tampa Dental Implants or Implant Dentures