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DENTAL IMPLANTS-THE BETTER ALTERNATIVE

By Dr. Schuyler Pereira

For years missing teeth have been replaced by methods such as removable dentures and fixed bridges. While they are still being used even today, modern technology has enabled far better options for missing tooth replacement which is dental implants. Here are a few reasons why dental implants stand out when it comes to replacing missing teeth.

Why dental implants?

While it is very important to replace missing teeth to prevent changes and collapse of your bite, dental implants are the next best option to replace a missing natural tooth or multiple teeth. What are dental implants? Dental implants are basically titanium screws that come in different sizes and are fixed

into your jaw in position of the missing natural tooth.

How are they better than other fixed teeth options?

D e n t a l i m p l a n t s u n l i k e conventional fixed bridges do not require the teeth besides them to be trimmed. Thus, they a r e v e r y c o n s e r v a t i v e . Furthermore, they are the only option that also replaces the root portion of the tooth and m a i n t a i n s t h e j a w b o n e height.

Is getting an Implant a painful procedure?

While the procedure itself is n o t p a i n f u l d u e t o t h e anaesthesia given, mild post operative discomfort can be anticipated during the initial few days which can be easily managed with medication.

A r e d e n t a l i m p l a n t s invasive?

No, with the advent of guided implant surgeries, getting an i m p l a n t h a s b e c o m e a minimally invasive procedure and is usually completed in under an hour.

What are the different types of dental implant options?

Dental implants can vary from a s i n g l e m i s s i n g t o o t h replacement to something more extensive like full mouth dental implants, all on 4 dental implants and implant supported dentures. It varies depending from case to case, on an average a dental implant can cost anywhere between 25000 to 40000

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