{"id":36038,"date":"2018-07-10T00:07:38","date_gmt":"2018-07-09T21:07:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/?p=36038"},"modified":"2018-07-10T00:07:38","modified_gmt":"2018-07-09T21:07:38","slug":"dental-implants-types","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/dental-implants-types\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Implants: Types, Procedures, Benefits, and Possible Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are interested in getting dental implants, you might want to know more details about the types and procedures as well as possible drawbacks.<\/h2>\n

Whether you’re missing one tooth or several, it can affect your whole life. The good news is, dental implants and other tooth replacement options are more varied and affordable than ever.<\/p>\n

However, that also makes it more difficult to know which is best for your situation.<\/p>\n

One of the more popular choices is dental implants. An implant is a post or frame made of titanium or another dental-grade metal<\/strong> that are surgically implanted into your jawbone.<\/p>\n

They’re capped by a crown, which can be made from porcelain, ceramic or one of those materials blended with metal, giving the recipient the next best thing to a natural tooth.<\/p>\n

What Are Your Implant Options?<\/h3>\n

A good cosmetic practice will offer a range of implants from economy to premium. The difference is usually in the materials used to create the post and crown, not the quality of the end product or skill of the lab technician.<\/p>\n

Traditionally, an implant was used to replace one or two teeth. Many offices now offer denture implants as well, which are used to secure dentures in place.<\/p>\n

There are two types of dental implants:<\/h4>\n

1. Endosteal implants<\/strong> – these consist of a post or posts that are implanted into the jawbone where your root used to be. Installation usually requires two surgeries, one to place the base into the bone, and a second to attach the post to the base once the gum has healed and the swelling subsides. The final step is to place an artificial tooth, bridge or denture.<\/p>\n

2. Subperiosteal implants<\/strong> – this type of implant is placed on top of the jawbone just below the gum line. As the incision heals, the frame fuses to the bone, allowing the post to be affixed to it after. The rest of the procedure is the same as for endosteal implants.<\/p>\n

Due to advanced periodontal disease or other issues, some patients don’t have enough stable bone tissue to get implants.<\/p>\n

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If that’s the case, your dentist may perform one of three procedures to make implants possible:<\/h4>\n