Dental implants allow people requiring teeth replacement to obtain natural looking teeth, that won't slip and won't alter the contour of the jaw or mouth. The implants are tiny titanium anchors that are inserted into the jawbone. Over 6 months the jaw incorporates the posts into the natural jaw structure, creating a solid foundation to which permanent non-slip artificial teeth can be attached.
The process of obtaining artifical teeth, which are attached to dental implants, occurs in two phases. In the first stage tiny titanium screws are inserted into the jaw bone by a dental surgeon. 6 months later, after the small implants have been incorporated into the bone structure, a dental surgeon uncovers their heads, which were hitherto hidden under the surface of the gum. He then attaches posts that protrude through the gum.
Once the posts are in place, your dentist will fit and place artifical teeth, which will rest firmly upon the posts. The artificial teeth will not slip and after they are placed they will totally hide the posts that protrude from the gums.
People receiving dental implants report minimal interference with their lives during the 6-8 months it takes to complete the entire procedure. Once finished, recipients can smile without fear, as the dental implants do away with the embarassment that so many denture wearers experienced when their dentures fell or slipped out, while they were in public.
