Introduction

Nowadays, implant dentistry is a boon for restoration of missing teeth. 

The father of implant dentistry

      Per-Ingvar Branemark

Are you a candidate for dental Implant surgery? Do you know which type of dental implant best suits you!!?? Yes, dental implants are classified into many types based on its procedure and design. Know different types of dental implants available at J B Dentistry.

Classification of dental implants according to the shape and the way how they are fixed to the jaw...

Endosseous Implants

More About Endosseous implants

• They are three types
• Cylinder
• Screw
• Bladded
• Commonly fixed in the jaw bone
• Perfect solution for candidates with removable dentures or partial bridges
• Second surgery is required to fix it properly
• As it is made of typical titanium alloy or pure titanium, it is safe and effective

Subperiosteal Implants

More about Subperiosteal Implants

• It consists of metal framework to fix on your jaw bone
• Commonly fixed under the gum line but on the top of jaw bone
• Individuals who have shallow jaw bone or who cannot use endosteal implants or who have minimal height of bones are suitable for subperiosteal implants
• Heals more quickly as they do not require any bone penetration to fix

Transosteal Implants

More  about Transosteal Implants

• Usually designed either in a metal pin or U-shaped frame
• Commonly passes through the bone generally jawbone and gum tissue
• It is less commonly used by dentists since it has high failure rate and requires drilling through the lower jaw
• Patients who are not suitable for bone graft are best candidates for transosteal implants
• Individuals whose lower jaw bone does not support conventional implant procedure

Classification of Dental Implants based on the procedure dentists use to fix

Single-tooth Replacement

About Single-tooth replacement

• Persons missing single tooth are benefited
• Replaces both natural tooth and its root
• More esthetic and easier to keep clean
• As it can replace only a single tooth, people who want to replace two or more teeth cannot be benefited

Multiple teeth Replacement

about Multiple teeth Replacement

• Replaces several missing teeth with multiple teeth replacement
• Replaces both lost natural teeth and only some of the roots
• Esthetic, comfortable and functional
• Deteriorated bone under the bridges will wash out in long term and leaves you with unattractive smile

Total teeth Replacement

About Total teeth Replacement

• It is uniquely designed to replace all your teeth permanently
• People who have no teeth can be benefited
• Replaces both lost natural teeth and a few roots
• Recession of jaw bone is expected on long run of use

Classification of dental implants based on size

Standard Implant Platform

• Size ranges from 3.5mm to 4.2mm in diameter
• These are short and narrow
• Commonly sits over front of the mouth

Wide Implant Platform

• Size ranges from 4.5mm to 6mm in diameter
• Primarily placed back of the teeth
• Builds strong and stable teeth that can withholds pressures and forces

Mini or narrow body dental implants

• Size ranges from 2mm to 3.5mm in diameter
• Patients who do not have enough space between tooth roots or has insufficient bone dentistry
•  It is also known as narrow dental implant

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