16/09/2023
implants are surgically placed in your jawbone, where they serve as the roots of missing teeth. Because the titanium in the implants fuses with your jawbone, the implants won't slip, make noise or cause bone damage the way fixed bridgework or dentures might. And the materials can't decay like your own teeth that support regular bridgework can.
In general, implants may be right for you if you:
*--Have one or more missing teeth
*--Have a jawbone that's reached full growth
*--Have adequate bone to secure the implants or are able to have a bone graft
*--Have healthy oral tissues
*--Don't have health conditions that will affect bone healing
*--Are unable or unwilling to wear dentures
*--Want to improve your speech
Like any surgery, dental implant surgery poses some health risks. Problems are rare, though, and when they do occur they're usually minor and easily treated. Risks include:
🔴Infection at the implant site
🔴Injury or damage to surrounding structures, such as other teeth or blood vessels
🔴Nerve damage, which can cause pain, numbness or tingling in your natural teeth, gums, lips or chin
🔴Sinus problems, when implants placed in the upper jaw protrude into one of your sinus cavities
