Thursday, June 2, 2011

Introduction to Dental Implants

The best way to educate yourself on dental implants will be to view a few videos on the YouTube. However I got a nice and brief introduction to Dental Implants, to share with you.


Dental Implants are a fabulous alternative to dentures. They are actually stronger and more durable then dentures, and you do not have to worry about them moving around in your mouth. Getting Dental Implants is a surgical procedure. After the dental implant is made, it is then able to be implanted into the gums. When making the dental implant, or implants, you are able to choose the color, shape, and size of each. This allows you to match them to your natural teeth so that even the implants look natural. It would be silly to have implants that did not match your existing teeth, so your dentist should go above and beyond to make this perfect match happen. To install the implant, a hole in made in the gums. The implant is placed in this hole, and a temporary protective covering is put over the implant. This procedure has about a 95% success rate. It is becoming more and more popular among patients because of how real the implanted teeth really look. For those who are self-conscious of the dentures that they currently have, Dental Implants could be a rewarding alternative for you. Talk to your dentist to see if this option is a feasible choice you can make.

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