Dental Implants: An Overview of the Craft

May 12
07:11

2011

Andrew Stratton

Andrew Stratton

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Dental implants are slowly but surely filling the niche in the dental world that used to be dominated by dentures! Until there is a drastic drop in pricing, dentures will always have their place in the tooth replacement world, but that doesn’t change the fact that many people are choosing to go this new route because of its considerable advantages.

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Dental implants are slowly but surely filling the niche in the dental world that used to be dominated by dentures. Until there is a drastic drop in pricing,Dental Implants: An Overview of the Craft Articles dentures will always have their place in the tooth replacement world, but that doesn’t change the fact that many people are choosing to go this new route because of its considerable advantages. If you are missing a tooth (or two) and are trying to figure out what your options are, here is a basic overview of these devices to give you a better idea of what you might have to work with.

First of all, what are they? Dental implants are used to replace the root of the tooth in a way that other systems have never attempted to do. Instead of just lying flat against the gumline like a set of dentures, the implants are drilled into the gumline and placed down into the jawbone itself. This means they aren’t going anywhere. No more dealing with adhesives—this is a system that is meant for permanency. Once the actual device is in place, the dentist can fit it with the replacement tooth that will suit your needs the best. 

There are a number of reasons why someone may come to need dental implants. As people get up there in age, the teeth are often one of the first things to go. Even with a lifetime of impeccable dental habits, teeth rarely last as long as a person’s natural lifespan. This means moving over to some form of replacement teeth in many cases. Until now, that meant dentures. But those who are uncomfortable with dentures for any reason (and there are many reasons why dentures are a poor solution for many people) need another option.

Of course, while getting dentures takes some getting used to, it is typically a pain-free process. Dental implants, as you can tell from the description, is going to cause some soreness for a few days at least. This can be managed with pain medication, whether through your dentist or over the counter. It should subside within a few days. The procedure itself shouldn’t be painful at all, as it will be done with anesthetic.

If you are interested in getting dental implants, your best course of action is to set up an appointment with a good dentist and discuss the possibilities of moving forward. Your dentist will be able to answer any questions you may have about the procedure and get you started down the road to tooth replacement if you are convinced that it is the path you want to take.