implants are placed in the jaw - at the back of the mouth and near the chin. Dentures are then made to fit on the thin metal bar that is visible above the gum tissue, once it heals.

Transosseous Implant - used only in the lower jaw. Transosseous implants are bolted onto the jawbone and extend along the entire lower jaw. This type of implant is rarely used.

The Dental Implant Procedure:

The surgical procedure used to insert dental implants is done under local anesthetic. The surgeon begins by making an incision in the gums, exposing the bone in the jaw, and making a hole for the dental implant to be fitted into. The implant is then placed into the bone and the gums are closed with stitches.

Once the implant has been successfully placed, the bone is given time to grow and fuse around the dental implant - for implants in the upper jaw, this will take approximately six months and for those in the lower jaw, it will take approximately three months.

When the bone has grown around the implant, a process known as osseointegration, the artifical tooth is then added (this process varies depending on the type of dental implant used) and any necessary bridges or dentures can be fitted to the teeth.

If you should have any questions regarding Dental Implants, please e-mail Dr. Parenti. He will be happy to reply to your questions.

 

Dental implants are a cosmetic dentistry option
designed to replace missing teeth. Dental implants
are artificial teeth that are implanted into the jaw,
having the look and feel of natural teeth.

Types of Dental Implants:

Root-Form Implant - the most common type of
dental implant; also known as an endosseous or
endosteal implant, because the implant is placed
in the bone. Root-form implants are made of
titanium and are similar in appearance to screws,
nails, or cones.

Sub-Periosteal Implant - commonly used in
patients who do not have enough bone in the jaw
to support a root-form implant. Sub-periosteal
implants are placed over the jaw, rather than in it.

Plate-Form Implant - This type of implant is a
rectangle of metal with either one or two metal
prongs on one side. Plate-form implants are
placed vertically in the jaw so that the prongs
stick up into the mouth and provide a place for
the artificial tooth to be placed.

Ramus-Frame Implant - commonly used in
patients with a thin lower jawbone, ramus-frame