What is a dental implant ?
Dental implants are substitutes for natural tooth roots. They rely on bone for support. Implants give replacement teeth a more stable base and improve the use patients can get out of their dentures and bridgework. Dental implants have been around in various forms for centuries. Only in the past thirty years, however, have they come to provide reliable replacements for natural teeth. They are made of light titanium metal. Some are coated with a bone like substance called hydroxyapatite. They are usually 3-6mm in diameter and 8-20mm in length. Titanium is a bioactive metal which, when undisturbed, is able to trick the body into believing that it is a tooth. The body therefore bonds directly to the implant surface with a bond that is stronger than to natural teeth.
The Bicon dental implant serves as the replacement for the root portion of a missing natural tooth. It is machined from surgical-grade titanium alloy (Ti 6Al-4V ELI) to exacting specifications. A dentist places the implant into either the upper or lower jawbone. After a period of time, the implant integrates with the bone and becomes a secure anchor for a replacement tooth, a fixed bridge, a removable partial, or a complete denture.
A dental implant is a metal pin or screw placed in the jaw bone. During the healing phase the bone grows around the implant until it actually becomes integrated into the jaw bone. This forms the base for an artificial tooth or teeth that will eventually be placed on top of the implant. Although certain implant cases can receive the restoration immediately, most cases take 3-4 months to form the bony integration.
A dental implant is designed to permanently replace missing teeth in a fixed non-removable fashion. A specially designed root formed titanium alloy “screw” is placed within the jawbone to act just like a natural tooth would. It can function and mimic a natural tooth to make a very pleasing smile and tooth replacement. An implant can replace a single tooth, multiple teeth or can support bridges, partials and dentures. By supporting removable options can make the fit and function multiple times better for chewing and biting efficiency. Once the dental implant is placed a tooth is designed from an imprint or impression and is either cemented to place or fastened. Dental implants are by far the best way to stabilize and replace the natural dentition if the circumstances allow.
