Dental implants, are artificial roots that are anchored in the jawbone to create a strong anchor and are sustainable for supporting a dental prosthesis that replaces one or more teeth. A dental implant is the intermediary between the jawbone and dental prosthesis. As a shock absorber, it can transfer the masticatory forces to the bone in which it is anchored. Missing teeth could be extracted for various reasons (decayed, damaged, broken) or can simply be missing congenitally (genetics). An implant is inserted into the bone, like a cylinder, and provides support for the visible part of the tooth – the crown.
The implant can support a fixed prosthesis that the patient cannot remove; it can be a single tooth (crown) or more interconnected teeth (bridge). Several implants can also support prosthetics (dentures) or removable full dentures to restore an entire mouth. Note that an orthodontist does not install dental implants. This procedure is done by a general dentist, periodontist, a maxillofacial surgeon or other specialist in dentistry.
Characteristics of dental implants
The most commonly used material for the manufacture of dental implants is titanium because it is a biologically inert metal. This means the body will not reject it, and it provides a necessary function for oral strength. The ideal implant must not be altered over time in contact with the gum, saliva and other components of the oral cavity. Osseointegration is essential to the success of Dental Implants in Westchester County NY. This is better known as the colonization of bone cells around the surface of the implant. This porous, rough and textured surface allows the bone to solidify the implant in the jaw and allows it to play its role of support.
Note that mini-implants or mini-anchor cylinders for temporary use in orthodontics are not osseo-integrated dental implants. The implant must withstand masticatory forces that can vary from 10 to 35 kg / cm 2 and must be active in all directions. Their shape can vary by manufacturer. They are usually round, but there are other types that can be used under specific conditions. Their diameter can vary from 3 to 5 mm and the length is between 10 and 15 mm. This is to meet the variety of types of bone and jaw that dentists encounter clinically. Contact Anthony DeBenedictis D.D.S. for more information.
