Dental implants are artificial roots anchored into the jawbone to support a dental prosthesis that replaces one or more teeth. A dental implant is the intermediary between the jawbone and dental prosthesis. As a shock absorber, it can transfer the masticatory forces to the bone in which it is anchored. Missing teeth could be extracted for various reasons (decayed, damaged, broken), or may simply be missing congenitally (genetics). An implant is inserted into the bone and provides support for the visible part of the tooth – the crown.
The implant supports a fixed prosthesis that the patient cannot remove; it can be a single tooth (crown) or interconnected teeth (bridge). Several implants can also support prosthetics (dentures) or removable full dentures to restore an entire mouth. Note that an orthodontist does not install dental implants. This procedure is done by a general dentist, periodontist, maxillofacial surgeon, or other dentistry specialist.
Characteristics of dental implants
The most commonly used material for dental implants is titanium, because it is a biologically inert metal. This means the body will not reject it, and it provides a necessary function for oral strength. The ideal implant must not be altered over time from contact with the gums, saliva, or other components of the oral cavity. Osseo-integration is essential to the success of dental implants installed in Leesburg. Osseo-integration is better known as the colonization of bone cells around the surface of the implant. This porous, rough, and textured surface allows the bone to solidify the implant in the jaw and support it properly.
Note that mini-implants or mini-anchor cylinders for temporary use in orthodontics are not osseo-integrated dental implants. The implant must be able to withstand masticatory forces varying from 10 to 35 kg / cm 2, and must be active in all directions. Their shape can vary by manufacturer, but they are usually round. Their diameter can vary from 3 to 5 mm, and the length is between 10 and 15 mm. This is to meet the variety of bone and jaw types that dentists encounter clinically. Contact Cascades Center for Dental Health today for more information.
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