Dental implants can last a lifetime if properly cared for.

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When we smile, the visible part of the tooth is the crown. The rest of the tooth that is hidden below the gum line is called root. The outer portion of the root is hard. The inner portion or the “root canal” contains a pulp which is soft. This consists of nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue.

Sometimes, due to excessive tooth decay or any other reason, there may be loss of tooth. There are many ways of replacing missing parts of our body. This includes replacing one part for another or artificially placing substitutes.

A dental implant is a substitute for missing tooth. An Implantologist is a dentist with extensive training in surgical and prosthetic aspects of the implant procedure.

An Implantologist places dental implants. He is trained in both dental implant surgery and restoration of the dental prosthesis.

An implantologist determines the type of dental implant a person requires. This way fractured or broken tooth can be replaced with artificial teeth. Dental implant is an ideal option for people who have good oral health but have lost a tooth or teeth.

An effective local anesthetic is used during the surgery so that one does not have any discomfort during the placement of the implants. Pain after surgery can be controlled with pain killers.

The dental implants are made up of titanium metal which integrates with the jaw bone. The implant is attached to the jaw bone and left to heal for about six months. After this, a super structure is screwed onto the base. A ceramic crown is then manufactured in the dental lab and placed over the implant. The entire procedure can last about 8-10 months.

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