If you have a missing gap in your teeth and your dentist has recommended dental implant treatment, there are various types you need to be aware of to be prepared for that all-important choice. Dental implants are artificial replacements for natural teeth. With a titanium screw fitted into your jawbone, an artificial tooth is placed over it. They are intended to function just like your normal teeth.
However, there are many different kinds of fitted implants. Their costs also vary but all have one objective in common, a procedure that will fit your needs. The different implant treatments are because no mouth is the same size. One implant may not work for another.
Here are the different types of implant available.
Different Implant Treatments
- Endosteal Implants – Implants are typically completed with endosteal implants because they suit better for most patients. The implant is drilled into your jawbone with an artificial tooth applied as a crown. For patients that are missing teeth, endosteal implants are the most effective choice. They take little time to heal and settle quickly. What’s more, they do not require neighbor teeth to support them.
- Subperiosteal Implants – An alternative to Endosteal implants, subperiosteal implants rest on top of the bone instead of being infused into the jawbone. The subperiosteal treatment doesn’t require any screw fixes as the implant rests on top of the bone but still under the gum. A metal frame is placed under it with an attached post. As the gum heals, it holds the frame in place with the artificial tooth strengthened to the post. This treatment is necessary for patients that have weak jaw structures and poor bone stimulation.
- Zygomatic Implants – This type of implant is a rare form of treatment but still worthwhile. Zygomatic implants are the most difficult to treat and is necessary for patients that have weak bone stimulation and jaw structure. The implant is placed within the patient’s cheekbone and not in the jawbone.
Do You Need Your Bone Rebuilt?
If your jawbone is too weak to support dental implants, there are a variety of bone support treatments to choose from that rebuilds and strengthens it to prepare for natural implants. This is known as Bone Augmentation. This involves the regeneration of your bone when implants cannot be supported. Bone additives help to reinforce the bone to ensure your implants can deliver the best results. Other kinds of treatment include Sinus Lift to reduce bone deterioration or Ridge Expansion if your jaw needs stretching to widen the jaw for better implant fitting.
Final Thoughts…
Endosteal Implants are the most common treatment choice. However, this is only dependent on the strength of your bone and jaw which hold your natural teeth. Endosteal is also the simplest form of treatment and are unnoticeable through your natural teeth.
If you’re looking for a solution to a missing gap in your teeth, dental implant treatment is ready and waiting. Contact Mentone Dentist now for further information about how it can help you! Alternatively, book your appointment with us now by clicking here!