What is endosteal dental implant?

Endosteal Implants: In this type, the tooth roots are replaced by screws, cylinders, or blades that are usually made of titanium or ceramic material. The implant is surgically drilled into the jawbone that helps to hold the artificial teeth in place.

What are the three types of endosteal implants?

Endosteal implants include screw types (threaded), cylinder types (smooth) or bladed types. Your prosthodontist can help determine which type of dental implant will work best for you, but endosteal implants are safe, effective and the most popular choice used today.

How long does it take for gums to heal after implants?

Many patients return to work a day after the procedure and in some cases, the same day. Over-the-counter pain medications are usually adequate for alleviating any discomfort. On average, the healing time for a dental implant is about four to six months.

What are alternatives to a dental implant?

What Are Some Alternatives to Dental Implants?

Full Mouth Dentures. Dentures are one of the dental implant alternatives that many patients are familiar with.
Partial Dentures. Partial dentures are individualized to fill in gaps in your mouth.
Fixed Bridges.

What are the problems with tooth implants?

Problems with Tooth Implants. Tooth implants are generally successful, but sometimes complications such as tooth implant infection, nerve damage, breakage of the implant and insufficient bone mass may occur.

What to do if your implant fails?

Ailing implants can be fixed with therapeutic approaches, but failing implants likely need to be replaced. If your implants are indeed failing, an implant specialist might suggest bone grafting (which can sometimes be done without removing the implant) or soft tissue grafts.

What are the risks of tooth implants?

Some of the potential risks of getting a dental implant include: Infection at the site of the implant. Nerve damage. Sinus problems. Damage to nearby structures, such as blood vessels or other teeth.

What is the approximate cost of teeth implants?

Typically, the cost of a single tooth implant will range from $1,000 to $3,000. The abutment and crown will require an additional $500 to $3000, placing the cost at approximately $4250.