Teeth Whitening

Dental implants have been used since ancient times. Archaeologists have found shells implanted in jawbones found in prehistoric graveyards. However, modern technology dates from the early 1950s, when Dr. Leonard Linkow began to use fixed, root-like stabilizers for tooth replacements.

Like an original root, an implant is fixed solidly to the jaw bone. In the early days of this technology, a thin blade was inserted in the bone or a root-like device was screwed to surrounding bone tissue. Today the artificial roots are fused to bone by ossification, making the device secure in the jaw socket. Similar ossification occurs when hip or knee replacement surgery is done.

A crown is placed on top of an implant when a tooth is replaced. This is done after the implanted device has become securely attached to the bone of the jaw. Implants are also used to stabilize dentures, both for better mastication of food and to keep dentures in place when the mouth is opened. If the device implanted is less than 3mm in diameter, it is called a mini-implant. Orthodontists sometimes use these to stabilize teeth that are shifted as they are straightened or correctly spaced.

The usual material used for implanted devices is titanium in acceptable grades of purity. On-going research is bringing forth new titanium alloys and various forms of ceramics as alternative materials.

Implanting can be done on an outpatient basis under general or local anesthesia. Practitioners require specialized training, which is a postgraduate course in the United Kingdom and acquired by training provided by major manufacturers in the United States.

Care must be taken to avoid damaging sinus cavities or nerves, and the shape of the jaw must be correctly assessed for proper placement of the root-like devices. Implanting can be done at the same time as a tooth is extracted, with the device placed into the fresh cavity.

The problem of loose dentures is easily corrected today with stabilizing implanted devices. Bridges can also be fixed to this form of artificial root when a missing tooth would otherwise make anchoring impossible. Millions of people all around the world have been helped with this technology.

Dental implants have revolutionized modern dentistry and taken some of the fear factor out of tooth loss due to aging or periodontal disease. Although they may not feel exactly like real teeth, they are the next best things.

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