Dental Implants Gastonia NC Hundreds and thousands of individuals suffering from tooth loss have opted for dental implants to restore their teeth. Dental implants have allowed them to enjoy the food they like while feeling less self-conscious each time they smile. Dental implants are made of titanium and attach to the lost tooth roots, acting as an anchor that holds other teeth in place. History of Dental implantsEven though the first dental implants were used in 1965, this approach was already used 4,000 years ago in China. The difference was that individuals would carve bamboo pegs and use them to replace their missing teeth. Egyptian remains have been found by archeologists that had copper pegs attached to the upper jaw. Even though there are chances that this procedure was performed after an individual’s death, this is known to be the first-ever case of metal implants. Moreover, 2,300-year-old false teeth were found in a Celtic grave in France, along with real teeth. While teeth replacement surgery may have been performed after death, it is evidence that dental implants were popular during the time. Hence, it is not surprising to find that many decades ago, the teeth of humans and animals would be used to replace broken or lost teeth. However, researchers today believe this procedure could lead to infections, and the host body could reject the implantation altogether. Over the years, researchers have tried making dental implants using different materials like alloys and gold. However, they have yet to be successful as the bone and body reject foreign objects. An orthopedic surgeon tried his luck in 1952 and found that titanium was the best material to use for dental implants. This surgeon was the first medical expert to install the implant into a live person, introducing dental implants in the medical industry as a successful management treatment for broken or lost teeth. ProcedureThe gums will have to be cut for endosteal implants so the jawbone can be exposed. An oral surgeon will drill into the bone to create space for the implant. You can get a temporary denture over the hole until the permanent tooth is ready to be placed on top of the bone. Once the dental implant is placed, new bone growth will occur after two to six months. This is known as osseointegration, which is when the jawbone strengthens and grows around the implant. A metal extender is then added to the implant to connect the replacement teeth with the implants. Once the gums have healed, an impression of your teeth will be taken so that the permanent replacement teeth can be customized for you. Why Choose Dental ImplantsAmir Marashi, MD, DDS, FACS recommends dental implants to patients with missing teeth who are not able to chew properly and are conscious about their smile. Dental implants can work wonders for oral health as long as there is no existing gum disease. For more information on dental implants, you can call our Gastonia office at (980) 448-3144 and find out if you make the correct candidate for dental implants. Our office is proud to offer other services including Botox, wisdom teeth removal, and more! |
