what are dental implants?

• Dental implants involve surgically placing titanium posts into the jawbone, serving as artificial roots. 

•   Implants offer individual support for each replacement tooth, providing greater stability and mimicking the natural tooth structure. 

•  Implants stimulate the jawbone, preventing bone loss over time 

•  Dental implants are known for their durability and can last a lifetime with proper care. 

• Dental Implants cost more than treatment involving bridges but offer long term durability hence are more cost effective.+

•  Bridges use adjacent natural teeth or implants as anchors for prosthetic teeth. 

• Bridges rely on neighboring teeth or implants for support and may involve alteration of adjacent teeth. 

•  Bridges do not contribute to bone preservation. 

•   Bridges may need replacement every 10-15 years 

•  Bridges are more cost-effective in immediate term, but maintenance cost over time should be considered. Alteration of natural structure - adjacent teeth is less ideal.

  All-on-4 dentures are an innovative dental solution that replaces an entire arch of missing teeth with just four strategically placed implants. This minimally invasive procedure offers a permanent and secure alternative to traditional removable dentures. 

 All-on-6 dentures utilizes six strategically placed implants to support a full set of artificial teeth. With the additional support of two extra implants , this approach provides increased stability and chewing efficiency compared to traditional removable dentures and all-on-4 dentures. 

Basal implants, also known as basal osseointegrated implants, are a unique dental implant system that engages the cortical or basal bone for stability.

 Unlike traditional implants, basal implants are designed to anchor directly into the dense jawbone, reducing the need for extensive bone grafting. This approach allows for quicker healing and immediate loading, enabling patients to receive fixed teeth in a shorter timeframe.

Pterygoid and zygomatic implants are advanced dental solutions for individuals with significant maxillary bone loss.

 Zygomatic implants anchor in the cheekbone, while pterygoid implants engage the skull's pterygoid process, providing stable support for full-arch restorations. 

These techniques overcome traditional implant challenges, offering efficient solutions for complex cases without extensive bone grafting.