23
Apr
The Key To Successful Dental Implants Is A Process Called Osseointegration!
Osseointegration is critical to the ultimate success of dental implants placed by our implant dentists at Positive Image Dental in Devonshire, Bermuda. This is because osseointegration facilitates the stable anchorage of the implant within the jawbone, mimicking the natural tooth root’s function.
What Is Osseointegration and Why Is It Critical To Implant Success?
Osseous integration is the direct structural and functional connection between the implant surface and the surrounding bone tissue. This process is essential for providing long-term stability, durability, and functionality to dental implants. Here’s why osseointegration plays such a pivotal role in dental implant success:
- Stability and Support: Osseous integration ensures that the dental implant becomes firmly integrated into the jawbone, providing stable support for the prosthetic tooth or restoration. This stability ensures that the chewing and biting forces are evenly distributed, preventing any movement or loosening of the implant over time.
- Load Distribution: By integrating with the surrounding bone tissue, dental implants help distribute chewing forces more evenly across the jawbone. This prevents excessive stress on individual teeth or areas of the jaw, reducing the risk of bone resorption and preserving overall oral health.
- Bone Loss Prevention: Osseous integrated dental implants help prevent bone loss in the jawbone, a common consequence of tooth loss. The stimulation provided by the implant during chewing and biting helps maintain bone density and volume, preserving the integrity of the jawbone and surrounding structures.
- Biocompatibility: Today’s dental implants are, in most cases, crafted from materials like titanium or zirconia, both of which are considered biocompatible. This means they integrate well with the body, resulting in little to no adverse bodily reactions. This promotes osseointegration. The implant’s surface properties and design play a crucial role in facilitating the attachment and proliferation of bone cells, enhancing the bone integration process.
- Durability: Dental implants which have undergone successful osseointegration have a very high success rate and will typically last for many years, even a lifetime when cared for properly. The strong bond between the implant and bone ensures long-term stability and functionality, providing patients with a durable and reliable solution for tooth replacement.
What is a dental implant?
A dental implant is an excellent solution for replacing missing teeth. This artificial dental appliance comprises titanium rods surgically inserted in the jawbone. Above the implant, the dentist attaches an abutment that juts out of the gum line to link with the replacement teeth.
Dental implants can be placed immediately after extraction or several months after a tooth loss. However, the patient must have a healthy jawbone to support the implant. If not, we’ll recommend dental grafting to stabilize the bone.
How are dental implants placed?
Implant placement is a multi-step treatment completed over several months. It starts with a consultation to determine your suitability for implants. Eligible candidates must have a healthy jawbone and good oral health.
Next, the dentist surgically implants a titanium post at a precise location in the jawbone. The surgical site is sutured and left to heal. Over the next few months, the biocompatible titanium fixture will fuse with the jawbone to form a stable foundation to anchor your replacement teeth.
After healing, the dentist attaches an abutment to your implant before placing a customized crown. A dental implant restores your appearance and function to near-perfect.
Do dental implants look natural?
Dental implants look and feel like natural teeth. They are custom-made to blend seamlessly with your existing teeth. The crown, denture, or bridge used to restore your implants is beautifully designed to ensure it looks indistinguishable from the rest of your smile.
How long do dental implants last?
The titanium post fuses with the jawbone to form a lifetime bond. This design ensures your implants remain stable and durable despite the everyday chewing and grinding forces. Dental implants last many years with proper care.
How do I care for my implants?
Dental implants are maintained like natural teeth. You don’t need to learn new teeth-cleaning skills. Observe the following tips to keep your implants healthy and strong.
- Brush your teeth daily with fluoride toothpaste
- Floss your teeth at least once daily
- Adhere to bi-annual dental visits
- Protect your smile with customized nightguards if you are a chronic tooth grinder (bruxer)
- Avoid smoking and stick to a dental-friendly diet
Can dental implants fail?
Although dental implants have a success rate of over 95%, they can fail. Peri-implantitis is an infection of the bone and gum tissue surrounding the implant, and it is a common reason for the failure of many dental implants. This infection occurs because of poor oral hygiene, smoking, and pre-existing infections. Our dental team will guide you on proper implant care to avoid failure.
Where can I get dental implants in Bermuda?
Would you like to replace one or more missing teeth with dental implants? Positive Image Dental offers high-quality dental implants to patients in and around Devonshire, Bermuda. Call (441) 292-2312 to reserve a consultation.
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Osseointegration is critical to the success of dental implants. It provides stability, load distribution, prevention of bone loss, biocompatibility, longevity, aesthetic integration, and improved oral health. This process ensures the secure attachment of the implant to the jawbone, allowing patients to enjoy the benefits of a functional, natural-looking smile for years to come. To schedule an appointment with the team at Positive Image Dental in Devonshire, BM, please call (441) 292-2312.
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The Positive Image Dental team comprises three doctors:
Ian Campbell, DMD graduated
from Saltus Grammar School, Mount Allison University, and McGill University Dental School. He has
over 40 years of experience in dentistry and is reputed for providing high-quality dental care in
Bermuda. Dr. Campbell is passionate about lifelong learning and staying abreast of the latest trends
in dentistry.
Christopher Allington, DMD is
an alumnus of the University of Queens, McGill Dental School, and University of Connecticut. He has
been practicing in Bermuda for over 12 years and is a member, past president, and chair of the
Bermuda Dental Association and Bermuda Dental Board. He is a Fellow of the Academy of General
Dentistry and International Congress of Oral Implantology and is registered for fellowship in the
International Association of Orthodontics.
Dr. Lara Loescher BDS, MFDS
RCSEd is a graduate of Bermuda High School and University of Bristol, a member of the Royal
College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and is completing a Masters in Aesthetic and Restorative
dentistry. She has been practicing general and cosmetic dentistry, including Invisalign, for over 13
years and is interested in diabetes management.
Dr. Faraz, BSc, BDS, MA, is
passionate about all aspects of high-quality dentistry, especially endodontics and cosmetic
dentistry. His enthusiasm for cutting-edge technologies and techniques keeps him grounded in
minimally invasive dentistry.
Dr. Faraz earned his doctorate in dentistry from King’s College London in 2011 after earning a bachelor’s degree in Human Sciences. He worked in Oxfordshire for ten years before moving to London to work full-time at his family practice. Dr. Faraz routinely pursues additional training to improve his skill in rebuilding exceptionally natural-looking teeth.
He gains tremendous satisfaction from supporting anxious patients in overcoming their dental phobias via his passion and patience, restoring confidence in their oral health. Dr. Faraz looks forward to serving you with all your needs while ensuring your trust is always in safe hands.