Dental implant systems consist of a dental implant body and dental implant support (abutment) and may also include an abutment fixation screw. The dental implant body is surgically inserted in the jawbone in place of the tooth’s root. The dental implant support is usually attached to the implant body by the abutment fixation screw and extends through gums into the mouth to support the attached artificial teeth.
Benefits of Dental Implants
When a tooth is lost due to injury or disease, a person can experience complications such as rapid bone loss, defective speech, or changes to chewing patterns that result in discomfort. Replacing a lost tooth with a dental implant can significantly improve the patient’s quality of life and health.
Implant dentistry can have very high success rates for the replacement of missing teeth. Unfortunately, not all patients are good candidates for successful treatment with dental implants. Excellent clinical technique and proper patient screening protocol will be critical for the successful implementation of dental implants at Lummi Dental Clinic.