Dental implant  is the best solution for permanent replacement of one or more teeth.

Now you can laugh and eat as you please? knowing that your teeth are securely in place. Quite simply, you can count on natural looking teeth and the attractive, confident smile that comes with it. The platform for all dental implant solutions is a small titanium screw. It grows rapidly together with bone tissue to form a new, stable tooth root.

Dental implants have been used to permanently replace one, several or all teeth in the upper or lower jaw, since the mid-1960s. Dental implants are small screws made of titanium. It is a metal accepted by the body and it has a well documented ability to heal together with bone tissue. Let?s take a closer look at the parts of a dental implant:

Titanium implant - a new root for a new tooth

The dental implant is just another name for the titanium screw that is inserted into the jawbone to form the foundation of the implant. The length and thickness of the dental implant depends on the amount of bone tissue present and the size of the jaw.

The abutment ensures a perfect attachment

An abutment is a ceramic or titanium component that ensures a secure fit between the dental implant and the artificial crown.

Attractive and secure?all your life

Dental implants have many advantages compared to traditional crown and bridge solutions. Here are the main advantages for dental implants:

• Dental implants look, feel and function like your natural teeth.
• Healthy teeth do not need to be cut or ground down to replace missing teeth.
• Anchoring dental implants in the jawbone stimulates bone tissue and gums, ensuring an attractive, esthetic result, while helping to maintain facial structures.
• Dental implants do not require any adhesives to hold the new teeth in place, and eliminate discomfort and insecurity of loose, ill-fitting dentures.
• Dental implants help stop the progressive bone loss and shrinkage of your jawbone.
• Last but not least, you get a secure and permanent tooth replacement.
   

Conventional solutions usually involve grinding down adjacent healthy teeth to support a bridge. In addition, these solutions do not stimulate the underlying bone which can, in turn, result in a withering away of bone tissue and, ultimately, receding gums. Dental implants, on the other hand, are anchored in the jaw bone, stimulating bone tissue just like natural teeth. The implant actually stimulates the bone tissue, contributing to healthy gums around the new tooth 

Implant solutions for every need

A dental implant is the optimal solution for anyone who is missing one or more teeth. The Dental implants can be tailored to different needs, so that virtually anybody can get teeth that look and function like natural teeth.

Replacing a single tooth

A crown mounted on an implant is the best choice if you?re missing a tooth in the upper or lower jaw. The dental implant allows you to eat, laugh and smile naturally

.... or several teeth

Speech and chewing abilities can be hampered when several teeth are missing. In this situation, there are two solutions: separate crowns on dental implants or a bridge attached to two or more dental implants.

... or all of the teeth

If you?re missing all of your teeth in the upper or lower jaw, dental implants are the right solution. You can, for example, choose a full bridge that is attached to several dental implants. Another option is a removable prosthesis that is attached via anchoring devices to two or more dental implants. The prosthesis remains securely in place in your mouth.

A treatment tailored to you
Craftsmanship at its best: the dental technician skillfully adapts the crown, bridge or prosthesis to every patient. Just like with natural teeth, brush your new teeth carefully and floss as usual. When you are ready for a dental implant, you?ll get a solution tailored according to your needs, general state of health, and the quantity and quality of your bone tissue. These factors also determine the total duration of the treatment. Through innovation and product development, Implantologists are committed to making the treatment as comfortable as possible. It is usually carried out under a local anesthetic and most patients do not feel anything. What?s more, chair time is short?you can leave the dental clinic directly after the procedure. Your new teeth need the same care as natural teeth. Brush your new teeth carefully and floss as usual.

Treatment procedure

1. A thorough examination
The first step of dental implant therapy is a discussion with your dentist, followed by a thorough dental examination. The jaw is x-rayed to check the condition of the bone tissue and to determine the placement of the dental implant. An impression is made of the jaw and existing teeth, forming an important platform for the treatment.

2. Inserting the dental implant
There are two options for dental implant placement, depending on your clinical situation.

In a one-step procedure, the dental implant is placed and then a temporary abutment is attached. In a two step procedure, the dental implant is inserted and then covered by the gum. The abutment is attached at a later date. In both cases, a temporary tooth or prosthesis is put in place, followed by a maximum healing period of three months for the lower jaw, and four months for the upper jaw. In some cases, the dental implant can be loaded immediately. However, this depends on your bone condition.

3. Attaching the abutments
In a one-step treatment, the temporary abutment is replaced by a permanent one after the dental implant has bonded with the bone tissue. The second part of a two-step procedure involves making a minor incision to open the gum and put the abutment in place.

4. Producing the teeth
When the abutment is in place, a new impression is made. It is then compared to the impression made during the initial examination. Based on a final model, a dental technician carefully crafts the crown, bridge or prosthesis. Special attention is given to ensuring the right color and shape so that your new teeth look like your natural teeth.

5. Fitting and re-examination
When the teeth are ready, your dentist simply attaches them to the dental implants. That?s all there is to it! This is usually followed by a few follow-up visits to check functionality and esthetics. In short, to make sure you are completely satisfied with your new teeth.

Clearly dental implants are one of the finest treatment options dentistry has to offer. With their ability to improve the quality of your life and health it's easy to understand why they have become the accepted alternative to traditional methods of replacing missing teeth.