Introduction
Nowadays, implant dentistry is a boon for restoration of missing teeth.
A qualified dental implant dentist in Diamond Bar helps you to overcome from many disadvantages of other conventional methods of restoration.
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
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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
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It is
also known as narrow dental implant
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