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Dental implant procedure

Dental implants are a procedure to replace missing teeth. In this procedure, the root of the natural tooth is replaced with a metal cylinder shaped like a screw inserted directly into the jaw and permanently replaces the missing tooth. The implant has three parts:

• The screw, known as post or fixture.
• An abutment, the extension of the post and connects the implant below and the implant crown.
• A dental crown that artificially replaces the tooth and sits on top of the abutment.

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In addition to having the same appearance, dental implants fulfil the same function like real teeth. One of the advantages of having a dental implant is that when it is placed in the jaw, there is a bone healing process, so it fuses with the jawbone, which allows the bone density to be preserved, and there is no risk that it will slip or damage the bone. This is important because after the extraction of a tooth, as there is no chewing or biting stimulation, the jaw may begin to shrink and bone loss may occur (known as bone resorption). Also, the jawbone may lose density which will affect your smile and may result in facial changes. Also, the teeth may move, resulting in changes in bite and problems with the jaw joints. For this reason, after the extraction, depending on your conditions, your dentist may recommend replacing the tooth with a dental implant. With this procedure, the natural tooth’s root is replaced and provides the necessary support to maintain the proper bone structure.