Dental Tooth Implant

For years, patients have undergone dental tooth implant procedures in order to improve their smile. As dental technology has progressed, different types of dental implants have become available to patients. There are many factors involved in deciding what type of dental implant is the best option for you. Learning about the different types of implants will help you to make an informed decision.

Multiple Tooth Replacement

There are several options that can be used when replacing multiple teeth. Bridges are a popular choice, as are dental implants. Dental implants, whether traditional or mini, are designed to replace a tooth’s root, effectively creating a permanent replacement for missing teeth.

Dental implants provide several advantages over other dental tooth implant options. In addition to looking and functioning like natural teeth, dental implants replace teeth without support from adjacent natural teeth. Other tooth replacement options including fixed bridges or removable partial dentures, are dependent on support from adjacent teeth, which can lead to damage degeneration over time.

Dental implants are the best option for multiple tooth replacement because they provide self-supporting naturally looking teeth, which makes for a healthier smile.

Single Tooth Replacement

If you are missing a single tooth, the combination of a dental implant and a crown are the most logical way to replace it. For this, many patients are turning to mini dental implants. Like traditional implants, mini dental implants use a titanium alloy screw, which is implanted into the jawbone. A ball-shaped abutment protrudes from the top of the screw, which allows for placement of the dental prosthetic. The bottom of the crown is fixed with a retaining fixture, which is socket-like in shape. The retaining fixture is attached to the implant abutment, creating a permanent dental tooth implant.

Mini dental implants are revolutionary because their smaller size (about half the size of traditional implants) allows for the replacement of a single tooth without relying on support from surrounding teeth. This allows for a natural look and feel without compromising neighboring teeth.