Development of Dental Implants

Dental implants are one of the breakthrough technologies in the field of dentistry, allowing a permanent replacement for lost teeth. They act in the same manner as natural roots do, giving support to the overlying prosthesis just as natural crowns are supported by the roots.

Pain is the most common complication of dental implants because of the incision and suturing of the gums to expose and close the jawbones. The dental implant causes inflammatory response in the oral cavity leading to pain sensation. Pain usually subsides for a couple of days. Dentists also prescribe analgesics to patients to relive pain.

A surprising fact is that dental implants have been in practice ever since the ancient times, meaning that their concept is not new, rather their superior materials and forms in modern dentistry are what make them a highly successful treatment today.

It is widely known that dental implants are one of the more advanced forms of dental treatment involving surgical intervention. Where surgical intervention is required anywhere in the body, there are always some risk factors involved regarding complications during the surgical procedure or post-operatively, excluding human error, which is always considered and must be ruled out.

Really, dental implants are so natural-looking and feeling that the person may forget that he had ever lost a tooth. It is also known that assurance level about one’s teeth affects how he feels about himself, both personally and professionally. Some persons hide their smile due to spaces from missing teeth.

We should know that dental implants do the following things:

(1) Replace one or more teeth without affecting bordering teeth. 

(2) Support a bridge and eliminate the need for a removable partial denture. 

(3) Provide support for a denture, making it more secure and comfortable.

After the dentist has taken a complete medical and dental history, examined the oral cavity and taken the necessary X-rays needed for accurate implant placement, the patient is ready for the implant.

In other words, with the develop of dental implant, people who face the problem with lacking of teeth will be more confidence. You can also feel the true smile from them.