Single Tooth Implants

Single tooth implants are a permanent solution for individual missing teeth. When you get conscious about missing teeth, there is an affordable solution called dental implants.

Overview of Single Tooth Implant:

A dental implant is a small titanium post that provides a root for the placement of a restoration and is inserted into the jawbone of the same restoration which feels, looks and serves as similar to the natural tooth. Implants are the artificial replacements in place of natural tooth root in the lower and upper jaws. These anchors resembles alike miniature screws and are made up of titanium as it is highly simpatico with bone. It gets attached to the gum tissue and the jaw bone as a stable base for the replaced tooth as crown.

Benefits of single tooth implants:

The benefits of single tooth implants are:

Most functional solution and natural looking solution for missing teeth.
Now you can eat foods and grab nutritional benefits from them which otherwise you couldnt before you had the implant.
No need to remove it at night.

How do you know whether you are a candidate for dental implant?

It requires a series of procedures and time for a single tooth implant to successfully osseointegrate or anchor into the jaw bone. It might take several months before the crown to be attached. But once the implant procedure is complete, you will enjoy smiles for decades to come.

Your dentist will perform a thorough examination of your teeth and your health history to decide whether you are the right candidate for dental implants. You can be a candidate if you have healthy gums, adequate bone to support an implant and if you are in good overall health. You also need to have commitment towards true oral hygiene and scheduling regular checkups with your dentist.

Authored By Dr.C.M.Bejoy Mony, M.D.S.