Implants
Replacement teeth, such as crowns or bridges, are held in place by artificial roots called implants. There are mostly two kinds:
- Endosteal: [2] This approach involves drilling the artificial root into the jawbone.
- Subperiosteal: [3] On or above the jawbone is where the artificial root is positioned. When there isn’t enough healthy jawbone to support an endosteal implant, this type of implant is used.
Dental implants mimic natural teeth in appearance and feel. Your bite and speech can both be made better by them.
Prior to completion, several operations are needed for implants. They might take months to construct, but they might last for decades.
Periodontists and oral surgeons are the types of dentists who perform implant operations.