A bit more in detail:
The implant is a metal rod placed under the gum in the jaw bone. Once it is established and integrated, an abutment is placed/connected over or into it. That abutment will be the connector between the implant and the prosthetic tooth (teeth).
The crown, or prosthetic tooth, is then placed on the abutment.
So, you have the crown, connected to the abutment, which is attached to the implant, which in turn is connected to your jaw. They feel and function like your natural teeth. Depending on the desired strength and look, we can choose from a variety of products/materials, always balancing the benefits with the risks and ease of patient care.
These procedures require more skill, planning, and equipment, culminating in each patient's surgery being planned on a computer with their exact bony anatomy documented and utilized. Sometimes a robotic milled precision guide can be used to place the implant(s) in the precise location identified in virtual surgery during the planning phase. The team at 3rdSET® is at the forefront of this cutting-edge dentistry.
Are there any risks when placing dental implants?
Implant therapy is not an experimental approach; rather it is a well-proven, state-of-the-art medical dental technique that has been scientifically tested and used for decades by dentists and surgeons worldwide.
Depending on the condition of each patient, potential risk factors may vary. Bad oral hygiene or limited healing of the wound due to pre-existing medical conditions (for example diabetes and osteoporosis) may reduce the odds of the implant remaining in place.
Since every surgical procedure carries potential risks, your dentist will evaluate whether dental implants are the option for you.