Dental implants are becoming a more and more popular option for people all over the world. Dental implants give you a more natural appearance when you smile, especially if you have had a tooth knocked out or lost due to dental decay. Dental Implants are extremely helpful for people who are missing one or more teeth. Dental implants help you replace missing teeth and can help you regain your self-confidence.

Dental implants are intended to replace missing teeth, and they are made from titanium and are usually fixed into the jawbone after minor surgery.

Also, apart from the cosmetic point of view, it plays a major role in maintaining your health since the loss of teeth causes other teeth to take the place of the missing tooth, causing misaligned teeth.

Are Dental Implants A Painful Procedure?

Usually, patients might experience slight pain for 24 to 48 hours if the procedure is simple. However, if complex, then the patient is likely to experience moderate pain for a minimum of three to five days, which can be easily resolved with antibiotics and painkillers coverage.

The dental implant surgery procedure is a fairly simple process. Here's a quick overview:

• The first step is to make an incision in the gum tissue to expose the bone.
• Then, a hole is drilled into the bone, and the dental implant is inserted.
• It is then sutured and allowed to heal for 7–10 days.
• The abutment, which is a small connector that holds the crown in place, is placed on the implant after the healing process.
• The crown is then attached to the abutment, and voila! You have a brand new tooth.

If you come under any one of the following categories, it is not recommended as it's a surgical procedure, and strongly advised to consult your dentist before undergoing surgery.

• A recent episode of myocardial infarction
• History of cerebrovascular accidents
• Immunosuppressive disorders
• Drug abusers
• Psychiatric illness
• Treatment for any malignant condition
• Another contraindication is low jawbone density. If your jawbone isn't dense enough, the implant might not be able to fuse with the bone properly, which could lead to implant failure.

How Long Do Dental Implants Last?

Dental implants can last for many years, but like any other piece of hardware in your body, they may eventually need to be replaced.

What Are The Post-Operative Care Instructions To Be Followed?

• First and foremost, maintaining oral hygiene is the best and simplest way to keep your implants healthy. E.g. Avoiding food lodging around the crown by rinsing after every meal can be facilitated by using better products like interdental brushes, medicated mouthwash, etc.
• Don't skip your appointment with the dentist to ensure that your implants are safe and free from infection so that they function efficiently and last longer.
• Avoid smoking, alcohol, and caffeine products.
• Avoid chewing hard foods and sticky candies.

How Many Teeth Can The Implant Support?

Implant treatment varies from person to person. It ranges from replacing a single missing tooth with one implant to rehabilitating multiple missing teeth with an “Implant Supported Bridge” between two implants or more.

One can also opt for implant-supported overdentures in patients with no teeth.

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