Dental implants are one of procedures in this days which are highly in demand. Many scientific reports conclude than at least 60% of people over 30 years have lost at least one tooth or more. The space created by missing teeth can easily become infected & also cause other teeth to shift out of place and making it difficult for people to speak or eat correctly.
A dental implant is a titanium screw made with different grades of titanium. Dental Implants are actually more tooth-saving than bridges, since they don’t require to have support from other teeth, keeping the integrity of the teeth on either side. And is an ideal option for people with good oral health who lost a tooth or teeth due to various reasons.
Implant placement is commonly performed under local anesthesia only however depending upon the number of implants, extent of the procedure & patients comfort they are done under conscious sedation or general anaesthesia also.
Who is an ideal candidate for a dental implant?
There is no specific eligibility criteria for this procedure, once a tooth or teeth are missing, you can have a dental implant but a basic oral examination & diagnostic tests at your initial consultation are necessary to decide on the type of Implant best suitable for you.
What is needed for a dental implant procedure?
For dental implants surgery we usually need a Panoramic X-ray, Periapical X-rays and and in some cases a CBCT Scan. If you have any health condition you need to have a consent from your doctor to have a dental implant procedure (usually for people with cardiovascular issues)