Definition of implant
Implants are variety of titanium pins, which are compatible to body cells.
tooth implant is proper and permanent replacement instead of one or some missed tooth.
Advantages and disadvantages of implant:
Advantages:
- Converting removable denture prosthesis to fixed prosthesis
- Increase the person's ability chaw
- Lack of adjacent teeth milling
- Longevity than other alternative treatments
- Long-term economic justification
- Removing caries factor under crowns
- Protecting bone by dental implant and preventing tooth resolution
- Esthetic
Disadvantages:
- Need surgery
- Treatment time is longer than other treatment
- Compare to other treatment, it is more expensive
- The number of meeting is high
- Control and regular dental care by dentists are necessary
Implant indications:
Implant for one missing tooth
Implant for several teeth
Implant for toothless jaw
