May 3, 2011

Important Facts on Dental Implants

By Arthur Kezian

Dental treatments come in different forms depending on the kind of problem that is being taken care of. The kind of treatment you get also determines the amount of money with which you might need to part to get the kind of results you are looking for. With the continued developments in the dental world, there is no problem that does not have a solution even if only on a temporary basis. There is therefore no reason why you should be stuck in your dental misery when there is so much that can be done.

Dental implants are one of the many treatments that you could undergo to get your teeth back into shape or looking as good as natural. They are screws normally placed under the gum in the jawbone area and left for a period of time during which they fuse and become integrated with the jawbone. They are later uncovered after the healing time is over and used in the replacement of teeth that are missing using dental prosthesis.

The implants have been in use for over fifty years now and have proven to be efficient in achieving the overall goal of this kind of treatment. The implants come in different types and the type one chooses determines how successful the whole procedure turns out to be. The dental implant services are available from some of the very best dentists in the area and are slowly gaining in popularity.

These implants are made using pure titanium that is medically proven. The same metal is also used for hip procedures and has actually been in use for quite a long time. It is highly unlikely that the metal will face any kind of rejection by the body as there is no reason why it should cause such a rejection.

Most people wonder whether every lost tooth requires a separate dental implant. The truth is that on losing more than one tooth, a single implant can be used to replace all the teeth although this depends on the requirements for the prosthesis you choose. A good implant dentist will take the time to explain the different treatments and implants available for your case to ensure that you choose the one that you feel is best in your case.

It is important to make sure that you have all the important details about any procedure you are about to undergo. This will leave you aware of any dangers involved in the process and you will also be aware of the success rates of the procedure.

Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS 443 N. Larchmont Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 467-2777 



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