Are you missing a couple of your teeth and want a permanent solution? Oral implants are one of the best ways to restore teeth that have been lost. They are made of titanium and other materials that fuse with your jawbone, providing a sturdy foundation for replacement teeth. Unlike dentures, implants become part of your mouth and allow you to eat whatever you like. They also look natural and feel like your own teeth, causing many people who have had them fitted to forget which of their teeth are the real ones, and which ones are the implants. But, before you decide to have dental implants Hertfordshire fitted, it is worth knowing a bit more about the procedure and the fitting. And in this article, you will be introduced to 5 interesting facts about oral implants.

When it comes to missing teeth, there are a few options available to you. You can opt for a removable denture, or you can go with an implant. Dentures are removable prosthetics that sit on top of your gums. Implants are a permanent solution that is surgically implanted into your jawbone. Both have their pros and cons, but for most people, implants are the better option. Tooth implants are a permanent solution for missing teeth because they fuse with your jawbone. This means that they are stable and will not move around. They also look and feel more natural than dentures, and they last longer. Implants require a surgical procedure to fit them into your jawbone, but this is a minor procedure that is usually done in an office setting.

Many people worry that having oral implants fitted may cause an allergic reaction. But it's worth noting that the part of the implant that fuses to the jaw is made from titanium, which is biologically inert and is used in a lot of medical procedures, such as the placing of surgical pins. Thus. an allergic reaction would be incredibly rare.

It is an unfortunate reality for many dental patients to learn that they may not be suitable to have oral implants fitted. Indeed, for the fusing and fitting to be successful, you need to have a healthy, thick jaw bone which may not be possible if you are an older person suffering from conditions like osteoporosis. But your dental team will be able to determine your suitability for oral implants via an X-ray

Many people know that an oral implant physically looks like a titanium screw but what you may not be aware of is that there are different types of oral implants. The titanium screw-based implant which is the most commonly used is an endosteal implant, which is followed in succession and usage by a subperiosteal implant, which is suitable for those who may not have a thick enough jaw and looks like a metal wire structure which the prosthetics are attached to. Next, there is a zygomatic implant which is implanted into the zygoma or cheekbone and is only suitable for implants that are fitted on the upper jaw

Many people have concerns that having oral implants fitted can cause staining to occur on false teeth over time. The material that the prosthetics are made of which is usually a porcelain composite mixture is naturally stain-resistant, so you'll be able to keep your new teeth whiter for longer.