What are dental implants and how they work?

Introduction: “A bio-compatible alloplastic material or device that is surgically placed into orofacial tissues and used for anchorage, functional, therapeutic, and/or esthetic purpose” Types of Implants: There are three types of implants mentioned below: ENDOSTEAL: Placed within the alveolar bone of the jaw. SUBPERIOSTEAL: Placed Under the gum but on, or above the jaw bone. TRANSOSTEAL: implant placed through the jaw bone. Other classification: Implants are further classified based on integration mechanism that is osteointegration or fiber integration, macroscopic body design that is a cylinder, threaded, plateau, perforated, solid, hollow, the surface of the implant that is smooth, machined, textured, coated material of Implant which can be Metallic, Ceramic and a lot more different types. Treatment planning: Patient’s biography, chief complaint, emotional and psychological health whether the patient will be able to undergo all the procedures required for implant placement, past medical, surgical and drug history, determination of patient’s expectations and concerns, past dental experiences and financial considerations are the factors which should be kept in mind while planning implant treatment of any patient. Clinical examination: There are various methods of clinical examination of the implant patient. Meticulous clinical examination includes extraoral facial symmetry, facial profile, lip competence, or any tenderness over the sinus and Temporomandibular joint. Intraorally, interincisal distance, missing dentition, periodontal Health (including grading of periodontal disease, gum recession, and amount of keratinized attached gingiva available),  occlusion...

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