Gone are the day when a lost tooth was a
permanent loss.
Chipped a tooth? If only the enamel
(outermost layer) is affected, we can use latest technology and products to
reshape the missing tooth part with a bit of dentist’s artistry. The tooth will
look just as new. However if deeper layers of the tooth have got exposed, you
will have to explore other options to save your tooth.
A tooth essentially consists of three main
parts - the white visible part called enamel (hardest), an inner hard structure
called dentin, and a soft part in the center of the tooth called the pulp. The
pulp is what keeps the tooth alive, and is supplied with blood and nerves. The
dentin is yellow and supports the outer (white) enamel. There are sufficient
nerves in the dentin to give pain signals when injury or infection goes deeper
beyond the enamel part. Once damage reaches the pulp, we experience what is
described as a typical excruciating toothache.
Once infection or injury has caused the
pulp to get exposed or damaged, then the chance of reviving the tooth back to
its previous self is minimal. Root canal treatment is the usual procedure
performed for a damaged tooth with an intact root, replacing the natural pulp
with a sterile medium, prior to reshaping the damaged tooth with ceramic or
veneer etc. For totally missing teeth, bridges and dentures have been
traditionally employed.
Dental implants are relatively a newcomer
in the field of total tooth replacement. Dental implants are the closest you
can get to healthy, natural teeth. They allow you to eat, smile, talk and laugh
without thinking about the missing teeth. Enjoy ultimate freedom from
tooth-loss related health problems and appearance-related issues.
A dental implant essentially has three
parts to it:
Implant: A cylindrical or tapered post
usually made of titanium, which replaces the natural root of the tooth.
Titanium has the unique property of being able to mesh itself with the jaw bone
into one entity, literally dissolving itself into the natural bone. Hence
titanium is used.
Crown: A replica of the white part of the
tooth.
Abutment: A connector that is placed on the
implant and joins to the crown.
- Thinking of going for a dental implant? Have a look at these benefits of implants over traditional models.
- As natural as it gets. It looks, feels, fits and functions as a natural tooth.
- .Unlike traditional teeth replacement treatment, Implants last a lifetime, provided they are well cared for.
- Don’t worry that your tooth implant might fall off. Since the implant essentially fuses with the jawbone as it heals, it can function just as a normal healthy tooth. Unlike dentures and tooth-supported replacement teeth, implants will never fall out and embarrass you in the midst of a conversation over food.
- Retain the natural shape of your face, and don’t a missing tooth mar your beauty.
- Loss of a tooth can cause the jawbone in the area to deteriorate. An implant prevents this and keeps the jawbone healthy.
- Eat without worries. No cavities can form on an implant!
- A missing tooth means neighboring teeth could shift into bridge the gap. However with an implant in place, the teeth positions are unaffected.
- High success rate. It is rare for an implant to fail. Provided the gums are sufficiently healthy and there is enough bone density, implants are predictably the best solution to replace those precious white pearls that brighten up your face.
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