Dental implants are a type of prosthetic device that is used to replace missing teeth. They are made of titanium and are surgically placed in the jawbone.
Dental implants can be used to replace one tooth or many teeth, depending on the patient’s needs and desires. They can also be used to support dentures or other dental appliances, such as bridges or partials.
The first dental implant was created by Swedish orthopedic surgeon Per-Ingvar Branemark in 1962. He was inspired by the way bone would heal around metal pins that he had inserted into his patients’ legs to help them heal after a fracture
All-on-Four Treatment
In All-On-Four dental implant procedures, patients only need four implants to make the procedure work. In addition to the four implants, dentures are also used as needed. The denture piece attaches to each dental implant, creating a full arch of teeth made from implants.
The All-On-Four dental implant procedure is used to help people with severe bone loss or if they have a lot of missing teeth. This means that only certain people can be candidates for the procedure.
Many patients today are preserving their youthful facial structure with All-On-Four. This procedure also helps to maintain healthy gums and jaw over many years of wear.
All-On-Four dental implants will continue to fit perfectly. This means the artificial teeth won’t slip when eating, speaking, or smiling which will make the patient feel confident.
