Home
  About Us
  Staff
  Clinics
  Specialties
  Treatment Cases
     BROWSE
 Prosthodontics
 Cosmetic Dentistry
 Oral Surgery
 Orthodontics
 Endodontics
 Child Dentistry
 Periodontics
 Dental Emergencies
 Gallery
 Appointment
 Oral Health Tips
Dental Implants  Email Contact Feedback
 
 

Learn More about Dental Implants

 


 

The Implant Solution to tooth loss
  • A dental implant is a root replacement.
  • It is a fine rod of metal that is inserted or "planted" into the jawbone.
  • The natural root which was removed when the tooth was extracted, is now replaced by a metal root. 
  • Implants can allow tooth replacement when teeth have not developed because of hereditary or congenital factors. 
  • Titanium is the metal of choice.
  • An implant is made up of two parts: The root or body, and the abutment. 

  • The root is embedded in the bone and the abutment is the part that is visible in the mouth.

  • The root portion is left under the gum while bone is growing around it. The abutment is attached at a later stage. 

  • Crowns and bridges are attached to the abutments. 

  • Dentures can be made more stable by being supported by abutments.

 

The implant restoration consists of: 
  • The implanted titanium root which is embedded in the jawbone.
  • The replacement crown which is cemented or screwed to the new implant.The crown will cover and be supported by the abutment of the implant.

 

 
 
© 2010 Dr Gurnam.com All rights reserved
Please Read: Privacy Policy and Terms of Use