Dental Implants Informative Speech
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The office of Dr. Jeanne M. Salcetti, DDS, MS specializes in laser therapy, periodontics and dental implants. The following will tell you everything you want to know about dental implants and how they can improve your oral health and your self esteem.
What Are Dental Implants?
A dental implant is basically an artificial tooth root. It is placed into the jaw. Once placed, this artificial root will hold a bridge or replacement tooth. The birth of dental implants as they are known today were created by an orthopedic surgeon Per-Ingvar Branemark in 1952. Dental implants are considered the standard and most effective procedure to replace missing teeth. The are two main types of dental implants. They are listed …show more content…
This implant includes blades, cylinders and screws, which are surgically inserted into the jawbone. Each implant can hold one or more prosthetic teeth. This specific kind of dental implant is often used as an alternative for patients who have removable dentures or bridges.
Subperiosteal: This type of dental implant is on the bone. It is placed on the bone using metal framework posts that protrude through the gum and holds the prosthesis. In most cases, this type of dental implant is used by patients who are unable to wear traditional dentures who have minimal bone height.
What Are Some Statistics About Dental Implants?
According to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, an estimated 3 million individuals have dental implants at the present time, a number that is quickly growing by 500,000 each year. This number is on the rise for good reason. The success rate of the procedure is 98 percent according to various scientific reports. Moreover, the dental implant market in the U.S. is expected to grow to $6.4 billion by the year 2018.
The Process of Dental Implants:
The process of getting dental implants involves two separate surgical procedures. They are listed …show more content…
However, dental implants can last a lifetime if you take of them properly. Therefore, dental implants are a permanent long-term solution to missing teeth.
Most Natural Solution: Although you can never restore your natural teeth once they are dead or damaged, dental implants offer you a close to natural solution. They feel and function just like your natural teeth. That means, your smile and ability to eat should be restored to what it was before losing your teeth.
Keeps Bones Healthy: When you leave a gaping hole in your mouth where a tooth once way, it can lead to loss and deterioration of your jawbone. This happens because the jawbone naturally deteriorates when it isn’t being used to support your teeth. Dental implants are the only option for restoration that encourages natural bone growth and helps keep the jawbone strong.
They Are Always in Your Mouth: If your dentures don’t fit just right, they can slip out on you. This is of course is embarrassing. They also don’t function like your own teeth. Dental implants are always in your mouth. You don’t have to worry about them falling out or breaking like you do with
The office of Dr. Jeanne M. Salcetti, DDS, MS specializes in laser therapy, periodontics and dental implants. The following will tell you everything you want to know about dental implants and how they can improve your oral health and your self esteem.
What Are Dental Implants?
A dental implant is basically an artificial tooth root. It is placed into the jaw. Once placed, this artificial root will hold a bridge or replacement tooth. The birth of dental implants as they are known today were created by an orthopedic surgeon Per-Ingvar Branemark in 1952. Dental implants are considered the standard and most effective procedure to replace missing teeth. The are two main types of dental implants. They are listed …show more content…
This implant includes blades, cylinders and screws, which are surgically inserted into the jawbone. Each implant can hold one or more prosthetic teeth. This specific kind of dental implant is often used as an alternative for patients who have removable dentures or bridges.
Subperiosteal: This type of dental implant is on the bone. It is placed on the bone using metal framework posts that protrude through the gum and holds the prosthesis. In most cases, this type of dental implant is used by patients who are unable to wear traditional dentures who have minimal bone height.
What Are Some Statistics About Dental Implants?
According to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, an estimated 3 million individuals have dental implants at the present time, a number that is quickly growing by 500,000 each year. This number is on the rise for good reason. The success rate of the procedure is 98 percent according to various scientific reports. Moreover, the dental implant market in the U.S. is expected to grow to $6.4 billion by the year 2018.
The Process of Dental Implants:
The process of getting dental implants involves two separate surgical procedures. They are listed …show more content…
However, dental implants can last a lifetime if you take of them properly. Therefore, dental implants are a permanent long-term solution to missing teeth.
Most Natural Solution: Although you can never restore your natural teeth once they are dead or damaged, dental implants offer you a close to natural solution. They feel and function just like your natural teeth. That means, your smile and ability to eat should be restored to what it was before losing your teeth.
Keeps Bones Healthy: When you leave a gaping hole in your mouth where a tooth once way, it can lead to loss and deterioration of your jawbone. This happens because the jawbone naturally deteriorates when it isn’t being used to support your teeth. Dental implants are the only option for restoration that encourages natural bone growth and helps keep the jawbone strong.
They Are Always in Your Mouth: If your dentures don’t fit just right, they can slip out on you. This is of course is embarrassing. They also don’t function like your own teeth. Dental implants are always in your mouth. You don’t have to worry about them falling out or breaking like you do with