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<p>According to the American Dental Association, implants are one of the <a title="Read more about Implants" href="https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/i/implants" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline;" class="TLBC" id="ALR-Candidate-for-Dental-Implants">biggest advances in dentistry in the past four decades</a>. Along with helping to restore functionality and completing a set of teeth, dental implants can also help restore the appearance of a natural smile.  It is a versatile treatment option that works to treat a variety of complications including:</p>
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<p>Many dentists recommend dental implants to patients who have a missing tooth. Whether the missing tooth is the result of natural aging, a blow to the face or another cause, implants work well as a long-term replacement solution. For single tooth replacement, a dental crown will also be attached to the implant. The dental crown will provide the appearance of a natural tooth.</p>
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<p>Implants are also an option for multiple missing teeth, as well. For a section of two or more missing teeth, the dentist may recommend dental implants with a bridge attachment. For full arch replacement, it might be best to attach a full denture to surgically-placed implants in the jaw.</p>
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<p>Most dentists will try and save the natural tooth after damage occurs through dental crowns or another type of restoration. However, there are times when damaged or loose teeth are better off being removed and replaced with dental implants. This is the case in situations where an infected tooth threatens the patient's oral and overall health.</p>
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<p>During the implant consultation, the dentist will conduct a thorough oral examination and most likely order dental X-rays to determine if the patient is a candidate for dental implants. The dentist will consider the gum health, bone density, and overall health of the patient during the first visit.</p>
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<p>Natural teeth and dental implants work similarly, and they are both supported by the gums. If the gums are weak, eroded, or if the patient has periodontal disease, then the implant may not hold the way it should long-term. Implants are still an option with poor gum health, but additional treatment is likely necessary.</p>
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<p>Dental implants replace the teeth while also preserving the natural bone. However, the jaw needs the proper amount of bone dentistry to support the dental implant. The jawbone is also essential for a firm hold of the implant, abutment, and artificial tooth. After tooth loss occurs, the bone inside the jaw begins to lose its density. Over time, this can result in the need for a bone grafting procedure to rebuild the strength and density of the jawbone. Once the jawbone is strong enough, we will begin the process.</p>
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<p>The implant process also involves a minor surgical procedure to place the dental implant inside the jawbone. As is the case with any surgery, the patient should be willing and able to go through the process. This procedure  is slightly more invasive than other replacement solutions.</p>
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<p>A dental implant procedure <a title="Read more about Dental implant surgery" href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/dental-implant-surgery/about/pac-20384622" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline;" class="TLBC" id="ALR-Candidate-for-Dental-Implants">can take many months</a> because it involves multiple procedures that require healing time in between. Exactly how long and how many procedures will depend on the patient's unique situation. For example, patients who need bone grafting can expect the process to take longer.</p>
<p>Overall, patients undergo a series of outpatient procedures, typically starting with removal of damaged teeth or any bone grafting needed to prepare the jaw. Then, the dental titanium post is placed and the patient must recover after that procedure. It is important to give the jawbone ample time to heal around the post. The final step is the placement of the replacement tooth or teeth in the form of a crown, bridge or permanent denture.</p>
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<span>A.</span> <span itemprop="text">Crooked teeth are not typically a problem, and most patients who have or had crooked teeth are still good candidates. While teeth and jaw alignment is important when determining if a patient is a candidate, most dentists can provide dental implants to patients with less than ideal teeth alignment. The first step will be to complete specific procedures to help prepare the mouth before the dental implant procedure.</span></p>
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<dd>An abutment is a component that attaches to the dental implant so a professional can place a dental crown to provide patients with an artificial, aesthetically pleasing and fully-functional smile.</dd>
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<dd>Multiple replacement teeth that are fixed in place via attachment to dental implants, natural adjacent teeth, or a combination of the two.</dd>
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<dd>A crown is an artificial tooth, usually consisting of porcelain, which covers the top of the implant to provide people with an aesthetically pleasing and fully-functional tooth.</dd>
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<dd>A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is placed into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. Dental implants may be an option for people who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason.</dd>
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<dd>Endosteal is a type of dental implant that a professional places in the alveolar and basal bone of the mandible that transcends only one cortical plate.</dd>
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<dd>Eposteal is a type of dental implant that conforms to whichever edentulous surface of an alveolar bone is superior.</dd>
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<dd>An implant-supported bridge is a dental bridge that professionals fix in place with the use of dental implants inserted in the jaw to create a sturdy set of artificial teeth.</dd>
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<dd>Osseointegration is the process in which a titanium dental implant fuses with the surrounding bone over several months after an oral health professional places the implant in the jaw.</dd>
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<dd>Resorption is the process in which the body absorbs the calcium from the jaw since there are no tooth roots to cause the necessary stimulation and proceeds to use the calcium in other areas.</dd>
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