Dental Implant Procedure
The first type of dental implant procedure dates back to the ancient Egyptians, who hammered seashells into the jawbone in an effort to replace missing teeth. This painful procedure involved digging slots into the bone and pounding in the shells like wedges. More modern dental implant procedures rolled around about 35-40 years ago. In America, dentists placed blade-shaped dental implants into the bone. Posts were attached to these blades, and then bridgework was affixed on the posts at a later time.
In Sweden, dentists placed a cylinder into the bone and left it submerged below the gum line for about 3-6 months. Healing would take place during this time as the bone attached to the dental implant. The oral prosthetic (tooth or teeth) was then fastened to the entrenched cylinders. Around 1980 these procedures were introduced to the United States and quickly spread throughout the country. Today over a half-million dental implant procedures take place every year, and the number of surgeries is growing at a rapid rate.
Finding the right dentist is critical to the success of any dental implant procedure. The professionals at Medical Center Dental Group are some of the best in the dentistry business. Our devoted staff can assist you with any dental implant procedure needed to give you back that lost smile. Our professionals use advanced techniques and innovative materials to give you the best results. You will leave our office feeling confident and reassured that you are in the caring hands of an educated staff.
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root, which is surgically fastened into the jaw in order to hold a replacement tooth or bridge in place. These oral fixtures are the perfect option for anyone in good health that has lost a tooth or several teeth resulting from periodontal disease, decay, or injury. These oral fixtures are designed from different types of metallic or bone-like ceramic materials. The most common type is constructed out of Tivalloy, an alloy of titanium. Tivalloy is comprised of 90 percent titanium, 6 percent aluminum, and 4 percent vanadium.
Medical Center Dental Group’s procedure maximizes the use of available bone space. Our dentists focus in on the precision and detail of the system by trying to place as many implants as possible in this bone region. By doing this, your implants will not only be stronger but last for many years as well. The oral fixture is integrated directly into the bone, leaving surrounding teeth and gums unharmed.
Once your dental implant procedure is complete, our staff will give you detailed instructions on how to take care of your new oral fixture outside of the office. Several follow up visits will be scheduled, along with regular cleanings in order to ensure the success of the process, while keeping your teeth and gums healthy. Implant attachment mechanisms, gingival health, and occlusal conditions are discussed and evaluated during these follow-up visits. Our method is extremely safe and is a great choice for patients, who want to replace missing teeth with a permanent alternative. Patients, who are not in good health or have medical conditions, such as diabetes, alcoholism, and periodontal disease, may not be the best candidates for this procedure. Individuals, who are on high levels of corticosteroids or some kind of immunosuppressive therapy, will probably want to avoid this type of surgery.
Dental implant procedures have come a long way, since the time of the ancient Egyptians. Modern equipment and superior painkillers have made this type of surgery not as frightening as it once was. Medical Center Dental Group wants to give you back that lost smile with this procedure. Our professional staff is devoted to your oral health and will provide you with the valuable information needed to maintain a healthy mouth after the procedure is complete. Make an appointment with one of our professionals and let us turn your frown upside down.
For any other dentistry related questions or to make an appointment, please contact us at 888.790.0309 or feel free to Ask the Dentist.
