Dental implants are artificial screw-like teeth roots, fixated to the jawbone to provide support for crowns and prevent jawbone erosion.
Teeth are some vital elements for a man’s survival and day-to-day life. Be it for speaking, eating, or even smiling, we can’t go a day without remembering how important they are. Due to reasons such as aging, tooth decay, or tooth loss, some people don’t enjoy the advantages of having a satisfactory set of teeth. For such patients, dental implants come in pretty handy.
Dental implants are artificial teeth, fixated to the jawbone. They generally consist of three parts which are the post, the abutment, and the crown.
The post is the bottom part of the implant which serves as the new root to the tooth. It is generally fitted in the jawbone and provides support for crowns, as well as prevents jawbone erosion.
The abutment links the post to the crown, thus explaining why it is generally in the middle of the implant.
The crown is the top and visible part of the implant, which plays the role of the new tooth.
How Do Dental Implants Work/Procedure?
Once positioned, the implant is set for the healing phase. Your dentist might cover them with temporary crowns for the meantime for comfort and aesthetics.
After healing, which generally takes a few months, it's time to place the abutment. This implies the dentist will have to perform another minor surgery on the gums to re-expose the implant. Once exposed, your dentist will attach the abutment to it and leave it to heal some more.
After the jawbone heals and is able to hold new teeth, your custom-made crowns will then get placed upon them, and you'll be ready to go!