Do you know when anyone would have a requirement for dental implants? To fill the space left by a tooth that is lost, dentists use fillings made of the metal titanium which are referred to as dental implants. The reason why titanium is used for this purpose is because the metal is not very reactive and is also stronger. Refined titanium is highly reactive but in its natural state, the metal is not so threatening.
Who are the beneficiaries of dental implants? The list is a very lengthy one of people who can benefit from this procedure. Typically, people who have lost a tooth or more from an accident or owing to decay are the ones who need the implants.
Eating food that has a high content of sugar can cause an increased activity of bacteria on the teeth which can further cause loss of teeth and leave a situation for dental implants.
How are dental implants placed into our oral cavity? Will the procedure take a very long time or will it be too painful? Most people are afraid to visit a dentist as they have these questions plaguing their mind all of the time. They are afraid that this might lead to other issues in the future. With the high standard of medical equipments of today, there is no need to worry about safety.
The standard procedure would involve a root canal and then a refill of the tooth cavity with special metal such as titanium or gold.
In the process of root canal treatment, the surface of the teeth enamel around the infected area is cleaned. An antibiotic is used to treat the exposed areas around the infected cavity and this includes the nerves as well. The necessity for the treatment is identified by checking the nerves and their sensitivity.
The area where the dental implants are to be placed do not need any food or blood and hence the nerves would generally be numb in that area. Therefore, there will not be any pain while placing the implants.
Despite the fact that the dental implants often involve non-living material such as the titanium insertion, the need for dental cleaning is still paramount. Even the implanted artificial part of the tooth will require brushing and developing plaque needs to be scrubbed off just as would be with a natural tooth. In the long term, you enjoy the benefit of a complete dental formula and you are able to eat as usual without fear of pain.
Stafford Street Dental are an Edinburgh dentist who offer a range of treatments including implants, whitening and veneers.