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A
natural tooth consists of a crown which is the part you see above the gum,
and the root which is the part hidden under the gum, located within the
jawbone. The bone in the root
is the part which actually holds the natural tooth in place.
When
a person is missing a tooth, the dentist must decide how to re-create
the crown portion, and choose the best method to hold it in place.
Dental implants were created for this purpose.
Dental
implants are metallic cylinders, which are placed into the jawbone where
original teeth once existed. These
root like cylinders are used to secure a replacement tooth in place when a
tooth is missing. Dental
implants can also be used to secure teeth in place that are loose by being
placed alongside these loose teeth and anchoring to them with splinted
crowns. This will allow the
loose teeth to function better, and last longer, in the mouth.
Dental
implants are like the roots of your teeth. They are made out of a
bio-compatible material call titanium. Titanium
is used, because it is the most compatible with human biology.
They are surgically placed in the jawbone, right in the dentist’s
office, using a local anesthetic. The same material used for joint
replacements. Once anchored in place, implants can be used to replace a
missing tooth or an entire set of teeth or to help retain a denture. The
result is a natural type of tooth replacement that can restore the biting
and chewing function.
Patients
who have good oral hygiene and take care of their new teeth can enjoy
implants that last a lifetime.
PRP
The science of growth factors used in bone grafting have proven to be the most influential element in attaining the best outcomes for dental implants, ridge augmentations, and mandibular reconstructions. PRP is believed to be a practical tool used enhance the rate and density of bone formation around dental implants, forcing a permanent and non-reversible anchored in implant that you can feel confident in.
Normal Bone Density Without PRP Preparation
Much Higher Bone Density With PRP Preparation
Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
By Robert E. Marx
Growth factor enhancement for bone grafts