Dental Implants - Delta Dental
Dental Implants - Delta Dental
Dental implants are small metal posts that are surgically inserted into the bone of the jaw to replace the roots of missing teeth. After placement, the implants integrate with the bone of your jaw and act as artificial tooth roots. Replacement teeth -singularly or grouped on a bridge or denture ÇƒÓ are then mounted to the implant and provide the biting and cosmetic portion of the tooth.
Implants help stop the bone loss that occurs once a tooth has been lost. They help to stabilize the bone and act as tooth replacements for improved chewing, speech and aesthetics. These devices are comparable to the more familiar knee and hip joint replacement devices. They integrate with the bone of the jaws to provide a stable tooth replacement prosthesis.
Implant placements involve more than one oral surgery.
What is the advantage of an implant over a bridge or dentures?
One key advantage of implants is that they fuse to the jawbone, offering stable support for artificial teeth. A dental implant may provide a more secure replacement for missing teeth than a bridge or dentures. The secure fit also helps replacement teeth feel more natural than conventional bridges or dentures. With an implant, the teeth next to the space with the missing tooth are not affected as they are in preparation for a bridge. Some people find implant-supported dentures to be more comfortable than tissue-supported dentures.
What can I do?
Talk to your dentist about implants and whether they are right for you. Your dentist will check the condition of your mouth, the supporting bone in your jaws and the way your upper and lower teeth fit together. Your dentist may also take x-rays to make an assessment.
You can ask your dentist if he or she is trained in placing implants, how much training, and how many implant patients he or she has treated.
Check Your Benefits on line or consult your benefit booklet to determine your coverage for these services.
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