Dental problems are very common for all the people around the world irrespective of the region you stay in. A person has to visit the dentist for regular checkups to avoid tooth loss, periodontal disease, decaying of the tooth, or infection.

People tend to get their teeth decayed or at times accidentally lose their teeth then the savior in this situation is the dental implant. Based on the region you can select the best dentist to get it implanted. For Mumbaikars, Dr. Kothari at Invisindia has the best dental implant clinic in Mumbai.

What is a dental implant?

•Dental implants are the surgical replacement of the tooth roots providing a strong foundation for the fixed or removable replacement made to match the natural teeth.
•Implants are the surgical fixture helping in supporting one or more false teeth wherein the titanium screw replaces the root of the tooth when it fails. It is placed in the jawbone.

When is the dental implant required?

•The dental implant is required to replace a single tooth or several teeth or the entire set and the reason for this it can restore the functions of the teeth as well as aesthetics.
•The advantage of selecting the implant is that replaces the teeth without affecting or altering the adjacent teeth and also very stable and it gives the feel of the natural teeth.
Steps of Dental Implants
•Removing damaged teeth
•Preparing jawbone if required
•Placement of implant
•Growth of bone
•Healing
•Placing of abutment
•Placing artificial teeth

Process of dental implants

•The first step will be the consulting and planning stage wherein the dental surgeon will examine the site where the implant is to take place and the quality and the quantity of the bone is assessed to check if more bone is needed at the site. Once decided that implant can take place at the site next steps will be the procedures.
•The next step will be the teeth extraction as often the site has existing damaged teeth and for the placement of the implant tooth needs to be extracted and an alveolar bone graft is placed to achieve the base of the bone for the implant and the site is allowed to heal for two to six months.
•When the site has no tooth and no bone then, in that case, a different bone graft is placed on the top of the existing jaw bone also known as Onlay bone graft, and requires six or more months to heal.
•When there is enough bone present on the site damaged tooth can be extracted and the implant placement procedure is done in the same appointment and is known as immediate implant placement.
•In the cases where the amount of bone present is limited with the presence of maxillary sinus then sinus augmentation is performed to raise the floor for grafting more bone into the sinus to make more bone available for supporting dental implants.
•Once the required bone is present, the site is ready for the implant, and titanium post is placed into the bone with special drills and tools, the healing cap is placed over the implant, the gum is stitched up, and the healing process begins.
•While the healing process is on temporary denture can be fixed for replacing the missing teeth for aesthetic purposes. Healing time is up to two to six months and the patient needs to take care there is no stress or force applied on the implant site as it heals.
•On completing, the healing process implant is tested to check whether it is successfully taken by the surrounding bone and then the prosthetic component is connected to the implant with the screw and is known as abutment which will help to hold the replacement tooth or crown which is either cemented or secured with the screw to the abutment.

Types of dental implant

•With Endosteal an implant is done in the bone when the surrounding gums and tissues are healed and medical procedure is conducted to the original implant. They are comprised of titanium and molded as screws. This is the most widely recognized technique utilized for implants.
•Subperiosteal Implant is for patients who don’t have the healthy jawbone and can’t go for an augmentation process as the jawbone can’t support the implant and various strategies are utilized for modifying bone and restoring jawline.

Advantages of dental implant

Appearance – Implants feel like the natural teeth and they are designed to fix with the bone making it permanent.
Speech – Implants allow you to speak normally as there is no fear of teeth slipping out like dentures which causes you to mumble your words.
Comfort – Implants don’t have any kind of discomfort as they are fixed permanently unlike removable dentures.
Eating – Implants function like natural teeth and eliminates the problem of difficulty in chewing or pain while eating any favorite foodstuff.
Durability – Implants lasts for a longer period of 10 to 15 years and if proper oral hygiene is maintained it may last for a lifetime.
Oral Health – Implants doesn’t require the nearby tooth to support nor are the nearby tooth altered hence it improves the oral health and easier to access between the teeth. It brings back the smile and makes you feel confident.

Where do I get this treatment?

An orthodontist carries out dental implant surgeries. Dr. Kothari at Invisible Braces is the best Implantologist in Mumbai with a successful career of 47 years and treated more than 25,000 patients.
Follow up.

•Routine maintenance of the teeth must be done and followup with the dentist regularly.
•Good oral hygiene includes brushing, cleaning, and flossing daily to keep plaque and food debris away.
•Avoid very hard items such as ice and candy as it might break the crown or natural teeth.
•Avoid eating tobacco and caffeine products.

Dental Implants are integrated into the jawbones and provides stable support to the artificial teeth. Implants are made up of titanium fixtures acting as a replacement for the missing teeth while matching the natural teeth.
It also acts as a substitute for dentures and bridgework. Implants are considered as the strongest device for the replacement of the teeth giving the feel, look, and natural comfort.