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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19 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
8. Rene' Rogers says:

   March 18, 2010 at 1:47 pm

   Tiffany Ann here is a dental plan for only 14.95 a month with AmeriPlan USA. I am a Broker and I can help you with you get your teeth looking beautiful. Call me 803-936-1600 and go to my website with AmeriPlan http://www.uspowerbrokers.com/rene4u

   Thanks, Rene’
9. michael w says:

   March 27, 2010 at 1:08 am

   Rene’rogers i seen your reply to tiffany ann is there any way you could let me no off a good dental plan for implants i have not been able to find any and i need them in the worst way i grew up very poor and didnt have alot and i despertly need some kind of insurance to help with the implants because i cant afford them in no way but maybe with insurance i can so if u can help it would be a life saver and if not i understand to thanks michael
10. chrystal says:

    April 10, 2010 at 10:58 pm

    This msg is 4 Tiffany Ann. I feel ur pain. I am 31, & have had several extractions. I have no insurance & my front tooth just broke yesterday!! I am so embarrassed. I checked online for dental implants in Mexico & u can save up to $2,000. The cost of an implant is $3,000, this is what the dentist told me today. Well whatever works for u, I hope u can get it done.
11. cilla.sphere says:

    April 19, 2010 at 2:44 am

    I am 57 years old.I had bad teeth all my life.I just came back from Bangkok where I have been re-born.My bad teeth were pulled out and I have gotten a 6 implant upper permanent denture( $12,500) and implants and crowns for my bottom teeth.I feel beautiful for the first time in 9 years! The total was around $25,000 but I went there 7 times.There are really great dentists there and bad ones too.Research is the key.I don’t have a nice car but I sure feel good when I smile!An implant in one trip is about $2,00 including the crown.Quit smoking -don’t drink and save up your money-Keep the faith! GOOD LUCK!
12. J says:

    May 4, 2010 at 3:57 am

    Tiffany ann!!! listen… the best dental insurances will only cover a certain percentage up to $1,000 …your looking at a good $3,000 per tooth. 10 teeth=$30,000…maybe bridge a couple to save some money…try buyin 5 different dental insurances at $15 a month and get $1,000 off each one, just make sure you turn them in to insurance right ….good luck
13. Shirl says:

    May 10, 2010 at 6:32 pm

    I had an implant put in 3 years ago. A few weeks after that I came down with an autoimmune disease, Myasthenis Gravis (similiar to M.S.) I had concerns that this is what caused it. I did check into it and it would have been very expensive to change it. A friend of mine recently had a titanium knee put in and a few weeks later he came down with M.G., I really thought this might be the answer to my problem. I have read that their is a blood test to see if you have a titanium allergy. I am going to try and get that done. If it shows that I do I will have the implant removed.
14. mary altwer says:

    May 12, 2010 at 4:33 pm

    i would like to know about your dental implant insurace
15. Bob says:

    June 7, 2010 at 6:24 pm

    I have to decide in 4 weeks if I’m going to get a dental implant. It’s for a rear lower molar, 2nd to the last. I have heart valve disease and am worried about a bad infection, although I take antibiotics before any dental procedure, and probably for 4 days after this surgery, if I do it. I’m worried about any chronic problems that can result from an implant, somewhere down the road, maybe years away. It will be expensive to put in and expensive to take out. What should I do?
16. Paula says:

    June 9, 2010 at 10:42 pm

    I’m doing some research on that as well and from what I can tell this is the best way to go. I too have MVP and take antibiotics before any dental work. Although it is expensive, because it will be a moler you will need something that will last and take a lot of chewing. Implants are the way to go. I’m going for it. God Bless.
17. Bob says:

    June 13, 2010 at 2:25 pm

    Thanks, Paula, for your advice. I’m worried about infection, permanent nerve damage, and my body rejecting the implant after paying so much money to put it in. And I’m even more nervous after reading some of the comments on this site, especially the person who still has pain after 2 and 1/2 years. My peridontist (the guy doing the implant) says it’s a no-brainer….Do the implant! But that’s how he makes his money. But I’ve been so hesitant and unsure that his office gave me a message that he and my dentist decided I should go the bridge route (without even conferring with me!) I’m also on coumadin (an anticoagulant) that will make me bleed more during the surgery, should they take me back and I go through with it. I know it’s the way to go, but it scares me. A bridge will ruin two other teeth, so I really don’t want to do that. And they said don’t even consider a partial for just one tooth, but didn’t give a reason why. I’m still unsure and I need to make an appointment soon to get it done in my “window” of opertune time.
18. Tiffany Ann says:

    June 28, 2010 at 6:33 pm

    Hi…. This is Tiffany Ann just checkin in again. Still nothing has changed. I still have so many missing teeth. In response-I can’t get a bridge, the other teeth aren’t strong enough. No young woman should have to feel this way. I have a tempory partial that I purchased for $550. It looks semi ok but far from good. They are very yellow and it is painful to chew on. If you are blessed with strong nice teeth please learn from my story. Take care of them. You have no idea how it feels to be ashamed to smile. I tryed to change the way I smile so that you can’t see any of the big gaps but there are so many missing anymore that I gave that up awhile ago. I now officially have 4 of my own teeth- the 4 front on the bottom. NONE ON THE TOP!! I am currently in college. I chose a 100% online school cause I am too self-consciense to go sit in a class with people my own age. Thay could never understand. Maybe if I went to a nursing home they could relate. Not a college campus. My major is court stenography. I’m really excited to graduate this year, yet again, I have extremely high stress about walking into a job interview with all of my teeth missing. If for some grace of god I do get hired. I will have to sit infront of the entire court room like this…. trying not to open my mouth. I don’t wanna have to worry about these things. I just want to be a normal person again.
19. ultra white smile pen says:

    July 17, 2010 at 3:58 am

    Been searching for information just like this thanks for getting it out there.