It is an artificial root device (generally made up of titanium) used to support the replacement tooth/teeth. It is placed into the jaw to hold the artificial tooth or bridge. It is more often used in modern day dentistry as a healthier alternative to dentures and bridgework.

1. Dental Implants:
All you Would
Like to Know
What is a Dental implant?
It is an artificial root device (generally made up
of titanium) used to support the replacement
tooth/teeth. It is placed into the jaw to hold the
artificial tooth or bridge. It is more often used in
modern day dentistry as a healthier alternative to
dentures and bridgework.

2. Advantages of Dental Implants
They have an aesthetic look and feel like the natural tooth
Tooth saving – Don’t rely on neighboring teeth for support
 Improvement in speech
 Eating becomes comfortable
 Builds self-esteem – no embarrassment as in case of a
fallen tooth

3. 2 Main Types of Dental Implants
Endosteal – the implant is placed inside the bone
Subperiosteal – the implant is placed on the bone

4. What implants do?
Replaces fallen tooth/teeth without disturbing the bordering
teeth
Makes dentures and bridges safe and secure by providing
them support
Doesn’t require partial/removable dentures
Giving patients original looking teeth and thereby instilling
the lost confidence over a fallen/decayed one

5. Steps involved in the Dental
Implants Treatment
1. Dentist(for say, Dentist Glasgow) develops a treatment
plan depending upon the case (varies with different
individuals)
2. The implant is placed into the bone structure
3. A connector post aka ‘abutment’ is placed to hold the
implant
4. Color of the implant is matched with natural teeth
5. Left for healing

6. Can anyone get a dental implant?
Only for the patients with healthy gums and minimum bone
required for the surgery
Patient has to meet the basic oral health parameters
One needs to be diligent towards post-surgical care
Patients with any uncontrolled chronic disease (diabetes,
heart disease, etc.) should consult with the dentist regarding
the same

7. Are Dental Implants Successful?
The success rate of dental implants depends upon the
following factors
 Operator’s skill
 Quantity and quality of the bone at concerned area
 Patient’s oral hygiene and post-surgical care
 According to the general consensus, the success rate for
implants can vary between 75-98%

8. Are Dental Implants painful?
The pain is much lesser as compared to tooth-extraction
Just a mild soreness after the surgery which can be easily
treated with some medication

9. How to take care of dental
implants?
Just follow the basic guidelines that corresponds to the daily
routine dental care –
Brushing the teeth regularly
Flossing
Periodical dental check-ups

10. Does your medical insurance
cover the cost of Dental Implants?
It depends on your medical insurance policy and cause of
the tooth loss.
You need to check out with the insurance provider and
consult with your dentist for the same.

11. You can learn more and seek dental
services including implants from
http://www.glasgowsmileclinic.com/