Friday 14 April 2017

Dental Implants – Pros and Cons

Are you one of those who covers up their mouth every time you smile in front of people because of your ugly-looking gap between your front teeth? Do you have a missing, broken or chipped tooth and are unaware of how to get it fixed? Well, it sounds like you need to have dental implants at Melbourne. This process is usually defined as a "root" device, which is usually made of titanium. It is mostly used in dentistry to support different types of restorations that are like that of a tooth or group of teeth to replace the missing ones. A typical process of implant consists of a titanium screw having a roughened or smooth surface. Most of these implants make use of pure titanium. The quality of the titanium is dependent on the amount of carbon and iron contained.

Pros and Cons of using it


With the latest advances being made in dental implantation technology and its procedures, this process has now gained immense popularity. However, with any other medical or surgical procedure, teeth implants do come with some problems and complications. So, before deciding on this process, you need to consider its pros and cons. Find out the below-mentioned pros and cons if you wish to go for this procedure.


Pros


• Implants sound like your own teeth when it comes to looking, feel and function. 

• They help you to restore the self-confidence and aesthetic appearance that is hidden. 

• Implants give you those sparkling and natural-looking new teeth without affecting the other healthy ones. 

• They are fixed in such a way that they integrate into the structure of your jaw bone easily and offer a permanent foundation to prosthetic teeth and dentures that will last forever. 

• It is made from a common material called titanium and therefore the implants offer biting force that is like the natural teeth. 

• You will be happy to know that these implants do not slip or slide in place while eating and speaking as compared to bridges and removable dentures. 

• They also offer freedom from different sounds of dentures and the messy pastes and glues as well.

Cons


• Since these implants require a surgery, there are more chances of complications and risks that cannot be overseen. 

• Other symptoms like persistent pain, swelling, and bruising may also occur at the implant site. 

• An adjacent nerve can damage once the implantation has been done, which can result in severe pain, numbness or tingling in the teeth or gums.

• There is a possibility of getting temporary swelling or bruising of your gums and face since these organs are interconnected to the teeth. 

• Some implants may fall off but such incidents are rare to occur. 

• Other incidents after the implants can occur like the breakage of the tooth by itself or infections are possible. 

• It's quite common that you may have to undergo through some type of inflammation of the gum around the implant. 

• It is a very time-consuming procedure since several visits to the dental office are required. If you develop major complications, then you may have to also go in for many visits to the dentist for several years. 

• One of the biggest disadvantages associated with this process is that they are very costly and can cost you lots if you wish to achieve new functioning teeth.

Thus, before going for this procedure it is necessary that you talk to your dental surgeon and gain complete knowledge about it.

Conclusion


Contact MDS today to know the type of dental implants at Melbourne that are offered by a specialist team of doctors and the best equipment’s being used.