Dental Implants

Types of Dental Implants in Implant Dentistry – Considerations You Should Know

By Wally Singer

If you are missing a few teeth, the best choice for you is a dental implant. Most dental implants are made of titanium, and they are placed directly in to the jaw’s bone structure. There are several types of dental implants, though, and this article will outline the different types.

Root Form Implants
This is the most common type of dental implant. It looks exactly like a real tooth root, but it needs plenty of jaw bone to be inserted. If you don’t have enough bone for the surgery, the dentist will do a bone graft to increase the amount of bone. Afterwards, the gum is open and the jaw is completely exposed after which the implant is inserted. Your gums are closed with stitches, and you will need several months for recovery.

Plate Form Implant
For people with a narrow jaw line, this is the dental implant of choice. It’s used when the dentist is unable to graft more bone on to your jaw. The design of this dental implant is long, so it fits better in the narrow shape of a small jaw. The gums are open, and the rest of the procedure is similar to the root form implant. Your dental implant is inserted and the gums are closed with stitches. Like root forms, this surgery requires several months to recover from the procedure.

Subperiosteal Implants
If your jaw is too small and narrow, this procedure is preferred. Subperiosteal implants are similar to plate form implants except it has a unique way of being inserted into your gums. Subperiosteal implants are inserted after a specific mold of your gums is made. Finally, after the mold is made, the dental implant is inserted similar to the other methods. You will need several days of recovery for this method as well.

Cosmetic and restorative dentistry procedures, including teeth whitening and dental implants, can help enhance your smile. Find a cosmetic dentistry office near Houston to learn more.

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This is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Seek the guidance of a licensed physician if you need medical advice.

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7 Responses to “Dental Implants”

1. VEE says:

   August 26, 2009 at 9:01 pm

   NEED INFO, FOR COMPARISON, ON ZERCONIUM (Z-SYSTEM) IMPLANTS.
2. neil nuss says:

   September 5, 2009 at 9:50 am

   why do the metal rods come out?
   is this normal
   how do i complain
3. Martha Swain says:

   January 30, 2010 at 9:54 am

   I have not had any problem at all with my dental implants per se, but I developed erosive lichen planus before the procedure was completed. Although there is supposedly no proof that it was caused by the implants, but the fact that it is an auto-immune system disease, to me it makes sense that it could have been caused by the implants. There is no reason to think that everyone’s system will react in this manner.I think there should be some research done concerning this. Although it can be CONTROLLED with medication, right now my cheeks and gums are raw.
4. Carol says:

   January 31, 2010 at 3:06 pm

   I had 3 implants and the Doctor said he cut one of my sinus
   Now I have continued problems with my nose and throat. Lots and lots of mucus. Any ideas how to help my problem?
5. Jeannie says:

   February 7, 2010 at 2:14 pm

   I had the 1 in 4 procedure wherein 6 implants were inserted
   into my upper jaw for a complete prosthesis 7 months ago. I HAVE LOST 30% OF MY TASTE. Is this due to an implant severing a nerve supplying the tastebuds to my tongue????
   This is a very serious problem and I am advised by ‘another’ dental surgeon that this may be permanent. Is this so? Is there any solution to this problem????????
6. pam says:

   March 1, 2010 at 3:27 pm

   I have three lower jaw implants and 2-3 weeks since the time of insertion I developed hand tremors for which I now take Inderal. The insertion sites are still achy after 1 1/2 years and I have pain down my neck! I’ve also lost about 20 pounds. I have checked with my DDS and naturally they say everything is OK. X-ray looks good. YADA YADA I have a history of bouts of arthritis type pain two are three times a year when under stress or eating the wrong foods. Now these bouts of pain are 24/7. If these things were not SO EXPENSIVE I would have them out. Does anyone have a solution or a similar problem??? Is it possible to develop a problem with titanium to sensitive individuals????
7. Tiffany Ann says:

   March 7, 2010 at 7:36 pm

   I’ve been wanting dental implants for acouple years now. I’m unmarried; I am 28 years old and I should still feel young and beautiful. I should still be in my hay-day. But ever since they started pulling all my teeth, that’s not the case. It’s SO completely oppisite. I absolutely hate smiling anymore. I’m beyond embarassed. I have a partial but it hurts really bad to chew on it and it’s very uncomfortable. I don’t want a full set of dentures. I just want real teeth; or the closest I can get (implants). Since you all seem to allready have them, did you have any type of dental plan or insurance that helped with the cost????? I just can’t afford these implants. I want nothing more then to have teeth again. (Something everyone takes for granite) So if you know of anything that could help me, I would appreciate it more then anything. Thank-You