Meant to replace tooth roots Dental Implants are special surgical procedures. They are placed in the jawbone and aren't visible. Usually beneath the gums into the jawbone there's a frame or metal post (Titanium) placed. The Titanium post is meant to stay there for long with proper treatment & precautions and, it dissolves with time.
In the past 10-years Dental clinics have received more of these cases. Reason being, Social Media has gained momentum in the last 10-years which means that in their respective social circles about their looks people are more conscious and worried. Therefore, to the new standards dentistry has adapted and to hide that missing / damaged teeth with artificial teeth dentists have developed multiple types of painless treatments and surgeries with dental implants in Windsor.
Types & Procedures
Based on 3 main types of indicators the classification's done: implants size, type / head shape, and procedure.
Based on Procedure
Endosteal Implants - into the jawbone they are surgically implanted. To attach the post to the implant a second surgery's done after the gum tissue healing. Ultimately, with dental bridges or artificial teeth the post's attached. For 2-stage implants Endosteal is most commonly used.
Sub periosteal Implants - under the gum they’re placed but above or on the jawbone. On patients who do not want to go through a surgical procedure and have a shallow jawbone this is typically used.
Single-Stage - into the jaw it involves placing a long implant. The tissue is stitched after its top is first levelled with the gum tissue. The implant head is left visible. Then, without a minor surgery which exposes the head the temporary / abutment restoration would be attached after several months. To make sure that healing process goes smoothly extra precautions shall definitely be taken.
Two-Stage - used in the practice this is the most common method. In the jawbone that lies with bone under the gum the implant's placed. For protection the gum tissue would be closed (stitched) after this. The surrounding bone then fuses and heals into it. Followed by abutment attachment, a second minor surgery would be performed after a small healing period.
On head type
Internal Hex Connector - This is another hexagonal shape connector. Into which the artificial teeth's screwed they are an opening in the head. Dental Fillings are used.
External Hex Connector - This is a Hexagon shaped connector Placed on top of implant head.
Internal Octagon Connector - in the head it has an opening into which the restorations screwed and is shaped like an Octagon.
Based on Size
Standard Platform - These ranges from 3.5mm to 4.2mm in diameter are placed in the front part of the mouth.
Wide Platform - To replace the molars in the back of the mouth they are usually placed Ranging from 4.5mm to 6 mm in diameter.
Narrow/Mini Platform - with insufficient bone density this platform favors patients. To fit a regular size implant favour mini platforms patients who do not have space between their teeth roots. From 2mm to 3.5mm in diameter they range.
With the knowledge of this surgery Oral surgeons and Periodontist are perfectly equipped. To practice the techniques currently general dentists are learning the tips and tricks as this field is so popular. As looks are a major part of people's social lives this field would always remain popular.
