Dental implants are also referred to as the replacement tooth roots. Dental implants are considered the standard of care. These are used as a replacement for missing teeth. An orthopedic surgeon named Per-Ingvar Branemark is the one who invented dental implants in 1952. Millions of people suffer from tooth loss, tooth decay, periodontal disease, or injury. Dental implants play an essential role because it is used as a replacement. It is an artificial tooth whose function is to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. Dental implants provide a strong foundation and stable support for permanent or removable teeth. The goal of the dental implant is to restore the function as well as the aesthetics of the teeth.
Dental implants provide many advantages, and these include:
- Appearance
- Improved speech
- Gives comfort
- Eat without hesitance
- Improved self-esteem
- Improved oral health
- Durability
- Convenience
98% of the people who have undergone dental implants are successful. With proper care and hygiene, implants can last a lifetime.
Dental crowns serve as covering that is placed on top of the damaged tooth initially for aesthetic reasons. These crowns were found to be of importance because they keep the pieces of the broken tooth together, protect from further destruction of cavities, and provide support to the tooth with large holes repaired by the use of filling.
