Dental implants

What are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are artificial tooth roots that are surgically positioned into the jawbone beneath the gums and thus helping restorative missing or broken teeth. One definitely needs an implant if they have a missing tooth or teeth. Implants do provide a strong foundation for permanent or removable artificial teeth that are made to match your natural teeth. It prevents the loss of jawbone and aids many other health benefits.

Types of Dental Implants

      Generally, they are classified into 2 types

1. Endosteal Implants
2. Subperiosteal Implants

Endosteal Implants:

   Even though the primary function of both procedures is to replace teeth, Endosteal Implants are the most common type. They are surgically embedded directly into the jawbone as an artificial root to hold a replacement tooth/teeth. They include screw types, cylinder types, or bladed types instead of bridges or any other removable dentures.

Subperiosteal Implants:

A metal frame is fitted onto the jawbone just below the gum tissue. The frame fixes to the jawbone as the gum heals. This procedure is chosen for people who do not have much height to their jawbone.

Why do you require Dental Implants?

Dental implants become necessary when you have missing teeth or broken teeth. It is important to replace them to maintain jaw functions and support facial features. Otherwise, the consequences may wade into larger problems such as biting irregularities which can have a negative impact on eating habits, further leading to secondary health problems like malnutrition.

What are the benefits of Dental Implants?

Dental Implants offer various benefits and here are some of the benefits to consider

1. They are more natural and are comfortable.
2. Improved aesthetics.
3. Boosts self-confidence and self-esteem.
4. Improved Oral Health.
5. They are durable and convenient.
6. Improves chewing function and is free of sore spots, poor ridges or gagging.
7. Lowers the risk of cavities.
8. Avoids sensitivity to the nearby teeth.
9. Ease of use- need not be taken out and cleaned every night.
10. Ease of Maintenance.
11. There is no need for any adjacent teeth to be ground down to hold a new tooth/teeth in position.
12. They do have a higher success rate. 

Our Dental Implant Procedure –

​Our dentist will examine your teeth and gums and will evaluate certain parameters like bone density and quantity. This may involve X-rays or CT scans to make sure there is sufficient bone structure for placing the implants and to determine the placements. To receive implants, you need to have healthy gums and sufficient bone to support the implant.

1. Depending on your situation, our dentist will recommend the treatment.
2. To ease you into the surgery, you are usually given local anesthetics or other sedatives numbing the surgical area.
3. The first stage generally involves a tooth extraction in order to place the dental implant.
4. A synthetic bone is placed to achieve a solid base of bone for the implant. This site is allowed to heal for 2-6 months.
5. Once the strong bone is present, the site is ready for the implant. Dental Implants (titanium) are placed in bone with drills and tools.
6. A healing cap is placed over the implant; gums are stitched up and set to heal.

Aftercare for Dental Implants –

Healing time is usually from 2-6 months. During this time, the implant integrates with the bone.

There are few instructions that are must after undergoing an implant procedure.

​Avoid touching, rinsing the wound on the day of surgery.

• Drink lots of fluids and avoid anything hot and hard.
• Stick to a soft food diet.
• Maintaining oral health and hygiene.
• Regular flossing and brushing (Choose a soft toothbrush)
• Avoid dark-colored food and fluids for a few days.
• Smoking can attribute to the failure of the treatment.
• Do not exercise immediately after the surgery.
• Do not consume Alcohol or Tobacco in any form after the surgery.
  Kindly follow all the instructions and contact our dentist immediately if any problems arise.

Finest Dental Implants in RR Nagar, Bangalore

Pragathi Dental Care is one of the best-in-class clinics with a team of qualified and experienced dentists. If you are looking for the safe and finest dental restoration treatments in RR Nagar, Bangalore, look no further! Our clinic is fully equipped with advanced dental facilities, and we use cutting-edge technology to provide unmatchable dental care as compared to any other multispecialty hospital. We ensure to fix your tooth issues and bring back your smile.