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Your teeth were designed to last your whole life, but even with the latest innovations in dental technology, that doesn\u2019t always happen. In fact, over 120 million Americans have lost one or more permanent teeth. These days, there are more options than ever before to treat your tooth loss, but dental implants<\/a> are quickly becoming the most popular. It\u2019s not hard to see why; they provide benefits that other tooth replacements cannot. But what exactly are they? Here\u2019s a quick \u201cDental Implants 101\u201d featuring all of the basics of dental implants that you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Are Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The part of a tooth that you normally see is only about one-third of the whole tooth. The rest is hidden beneath the gums. While traditional prosthetic teeth only replace the visible section (the crown), dental implants take it one step further by also replacing this hidden structure (the root). This is accomplished by surgically inserting a titanium post into the jawbone where the tooth\u2019s root used to be. A metal attachment called an abutment is placed on top to secure your custom replacement tooth. Depending on how many teeth you need to replace, this restoration may be a crown, bridge, or denture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Process of Getting Dental Implants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unlike getting a denture or dental bridge, the dental implant process takes several months. After a consultation, your dentist will create a personalized treatment plan, which may include preliminary procedures like tooth extractions<\/a>. Once you\u2019re ready, you\u2019ll undergo dental implant surgery. You\u2019ll receive sedation or anesthesia to ensure you\u2019re comfortable before the posts are placed at strategic locations in your jaw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because dental implants fulfill the functions of natural tooth roots, they stimulate new jawbone growth. This allows the post to merge with the jawbone through the process of osseointegration. Although osseointegration can take up to six months, it\u2019s worth the wait to have a sturdy foundation for your restoration. These replacement teeth are crafted from impressions of your mouth, and once they\u2019re fixed onto your implants via abutments, they\u2019ll look perfectly natural.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Unique Benefits of Dental Implants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As the only tooth loss solution to bring back every part of a missing tooth, dental implants offer unique advantages over other treatments, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n