An individual is deemed an optimal candidate for a dental implant under the following conditions: They maintain good overall physical and oral well-being, possess sufficient jaw bone to accommodate the implant, and exhibit healthy gum tissues devoid of periodontal disease. Dental implants are intricately linked with both the soft tissues, such as gums, and the underlying hard tissues, namely bone, within the oral cavity.
Types of Dental Implants
Single Tooth Dental Implant
A single-tooth dental implant offers distinct advantages over alternative tooth replacement methods. Firstly, it closely resembles and operates like a natural tooth, thus providing a seamless aesthetic and functional solution.
Moreover, unlike a tooth-supported fixed bridge, which necessitates the alteration of adjacent healthy teeth to support the bridge, a dental implant preserves the integrity of neighboring teeth by independently replacing the missing tooth without impacting surrounding dental structures.
Multiple Tooth Implants
Multiple tooth implants offer distinct advantages over fixed bridges and removable partial dentures. Beyond their ability to closely resemble and operate like natural teeth, multiple tooth dental implants stand out by replacing teeth without relying on adjacent natural teeth for support. This stands in contrast to conventional treatments for multiple tooth loss, such as fixed bridges or removable partial dentures, which are contingent upon the support provided by neighboring teeth.
As a result, multiple tooth implants not only provide a seamless and functional replacement for missing teeth but also eliminate the need to compromise the integrity of adjacent teeth, thus promoting long-term oral health and stability.
