Some individuals just aren’t able to comfortably
wear an upper denture.
as it is loose It doesn’t stay in
place, it gives them gags them when they talk or chew,
or it keeps hurting constantly.
The adaptation from their own natural
teeth to an upper denture is difficult phase for them.
If you’re one of these suffering
people and you’d love to get rid of your loose
irritating loose upper denture, then dental implants
may be the solution for you.
What are dental implants? -by
dentist in mumbai
Dental implants are made up of small titanium cylinders
that are surgically inserted into the bone of the jaw
to replace the roots of missing teeth.
Bone structure in the upper jaw keep on losing,due
to resorbtion, decreasing in height and length of bone
once teeth have been removed i.e.extracted
dental Implants help to stabilize the bone structure
by giving them their function back which stops loosing
bone height and bone length
. There are several ways to use dental implants in
the upper jaw to replace a denture.
One way is with a modified denture that’s open
on the palate. The denture clips to a bar that connects
the implants. You can take it in and out by yourself
at home.
Another option is a bridge that may be cemented in
place or secured by screws. Replacing your missing teeth
with dental implants and restorations can make a world
of difference. You can eat, talk, laugh, and smile with
confidence again.
Lower Jaw Implants
If you have a lower denture, you probably know how hard
it can beto eat comfortably. When lower teeth are lost,
the bone in the jaw continually recedes. Over time, this
causes a lower denture to become loose and floppy. Even
worse, there are nerves in the lower jaw that can end
up on the surface of the bone. When you bite down, it
hurts!
What are dental implants?
Fortunately, it’s usually possible to place implants
into the lower jaw so that you can avoid problems associated
with dentures. Dental implants are small titanium cylinders
that are surgically inserted into the bone of the jaw
to replace the roots of missing teeth. One way to use
implants in the lower jaw is to connect the implants with
a bar, and then put clips into a new lower denture. These
clips snap onto the bar and keep the denture from rocking
and shifting. The denture can still be removed at home
for easy access and cleaning of the implants and bar.
Another option is a lower bridge that may be cemented
in or held in place by screws.
Benefits of dental implants
Using dental implants to support either a lower denture
or bridge will keep the pressure off the bone and the
nerves. The implants also help stop the bone loss in
the jaw that continues once teeth have been removed.
Securing restorations with dental implants can make
a world of difference, allowing you to eat, talk, laugh,
and smile with confidence again.
Single Tooth Implants Why replace a missing tooth?
Whenever you lose a tooth, the biting forces change on the
teeth next to the space, causing them to shift. Opposing
teeth may even begin to extrude out of the socket, which
means they too could eventually be lost. Also, as your bite
changes, it gets more difficult to chew your food, and you
may suffer damage to your jaw joint. It’s also much
harder to clean teeth that have shifted; harmful plaque
and tartar collect in the new hardto- reach places created
by the shifting, causing tooth decay and
periodontal disease.
As you can see, it’s critical that we replace a lost
tooth. An excellent option for replacing a missing tooth
is an artificial tooth secured by a dental implant. Implants
are titanium cylinders that are surgically placed in your
jaw to serve as artificial tooth roots. Attaching a replacement
tooth to an implant allows us to avoid placing a bridge.
Bridges require that we prepare the adjacent natural teeth,
and that weakens them substantially.
Benefits of implants An implant and crown is practically indistinguishable
from your natural teeth, and it fits so securely that
you won't even notice it when you chew and speak. When
we place an implant, it's not necessary for us to alter
the structure of the adjacent teeth, so their strength
and integrity is maintained. Also, an implant replaces
the roots of a missing tooth, which helps to fend off
the bone loss that occurs when a tooth is missing. In
essence, an implant is the next best thing to your natural
tooth.
Do implants work for everyone?
Start-to-finish, the procedure may require several months
to complete, because it can take about four to six months
for the implant to fuse to your bone tissue through a
process called osseointegration. An implant won't work
for you if you aren't in good general health. Your gums
and jaw bone must be healthy enough to support the implant,
and you must be meticulous about your daily home care
routine. You'll also need to visit us up to four times
a year for cleanings.
We won't recommend an implant if you suffer from a chronic
illness such as diabetes, as this can interfere with healing.
And if you're a smoker, you may not be a good candidate
for an implant; smokers are at greater risk for gum disease,
and gum disease weakens the bone and soft tissue needed
to support the implant. If you're interested in replacing
a missing tooth with an implant, we will perform a thorough
evaluation to determine whether your health and lifestyle
make you a good candidate for this kind of restoration.
Teeth can shift
Placing an implant
A crown is placed
An Implant
Bridge Why we need to replace missing teeth
Placing a bridge after teeth have been lost can prevent
a chain reaction of problems that could affect your entire
mouth. Teeth need each other for support, and when a tooth
is lost, the biting forces change on the teeth next to
the space, causing them to shift. When a tooth on the
opposite arch no longer has anything to chew against,
it begins to extrude out of the socket. You can eventually
end up losing it too. As your bite changes, it gets harder
and harder to chew your food and your jaw joint, the TMJ,
may be damaged. It’s also much harder to clean teeth
that have shifted. Harmful plaque and tartar collect in
these new hard-to-reach places, causing cavities and the
permanent bone loss that comes with gum disease.
A bridge supported by implants
Dental implants are small titanium cylinders that are
surgically inserted into the bone of the jaw to replace
the roots of missing teeth. Artificial teeth are then
attached to the implants, and can be used as part of a
bridge.
A partial denture is another way to solve the problem
of missing teeth, but there are several advantages to
an implant-supported
bridge. You avoid the clasps and metal work that come
with a partial denture, and an implant can help stop the
continuing bone
loss that begins when teeth are removed. Using dental
implants to support a bridge is an excellent way to replace
missing teeth.
