Kingston Dental Implants Glossary

dentistry cosmetic dentistry Dental implants are rapidly becoming the preferred dental solution for thousands of patients with dental problems from missing teeth to unattractive smiles. Dental implants can boost self-esteem and enable people to speak with confidence as well as eat and chew their favorite foods safely. Due to the high-tech nature, dental implants are more tooth-saving than traditional bridgework, since they don't rely on surrounding teeth for support.

Being the most natural form of tooth replacement indistinguishable from the real thing, dental implants are artificial tooth roots that are surgically anchored into the jaw bone to hold replacement teeth in place. In most cases the artificial root of the implant is a small man-made titanium screw that serves as the replacement for the root portion of a natural tooth. Implants are placed in a very gentle manner and care is taken to the tissues involved. Anesthesia and sedation are used to eliminate any discomfort during the procedure so there is very little inconvenience to the patient.

Normally getting a dental implant takes the work of two dentists: dental surgeon places the dental implant post into your jawbone and then a restorative dentist finishes the restoration in order to obtain an optimal result. Depending on your particular situation, it is often possible to get well-functioning and esthetic looking dental implants within a few days. In some cases it may be necessary to wait longer; it is a very time consuming procedure when having many implants placed.

Dental implants are very durable and you can expect them to last as long as a lifetime.

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