Implant Dentistry

00:00:03.670 --> 00:00:07.173 Dental Implants are titanium screws that we use 00:00:07.256 --> 00:00:09.258 as a permanent solution to replace teeth. 00:00:09.591 --> 00:00:11.384 They can be used for a single tooth, 00:00:11.468 --> 00:00:14.957 or multiple teeth in a segment, or a full arch of teeth. 00:00:15.096 --> 00:00:19.365 Most people who need to replace a bad or missing tooth 00:00:19.565 --> 00:00:21.643 are good candidates for dental implants. 00:00:21.726 --> 00:00:23.645 The process for getting a dental implant 00:00:23.728 --> 00:00:27.314 is typically much more straightforward than what most people anticipate. 00:00:27.606 --> 00:00:30.025 Depending on the patient in the case, 00:00:30.108 --> 00:00:33.594 sometimes a dental implant can be even placed the same day 00:00:33.677 --> 00:00:35.113 that the tooth comes out. 00:00:35.196 --> 00:00:40.040 Dental implants are a good permanent option for replacing teeth, 00:00:40.320 --> 00:00:42.202 meaning they don't come in and out. 00:00:42.285 --> 00:00:44.609 While some other options are removable, 00:00:44.787 --> 00:00:49.208 the other option that is not removable is a dental bridge. 00:00:49.299 --> 00:00:54.280 The downside to bridges is that they rely on the neighbor teeth for support. 00:00:54.545 --> 00:00:56.964 But a dental implant is a standalone unit 00:00:57.048 --> 00:00:59.920 which does not rely on any of the neighbor teeth. 00:01:00.269 --> 00:01:04.720 The patient can return to work, school, or normal activities the very next day. 00:01:05.280 --> 00:01:08.997 Typically, they're not requiring any type of narcotic pain medication. 00:01:09.080 --> 00:01:13.407 Most of their discomfort can be controlled with Tylenol or Ibuprofen. 00:01:13.490 --> 00:01:17.314 Dental implants can last a patient their entire lifetime and give them 00:01:17.398 --> 00:01:21.902 a very natural esthetic and permanent tooth replacement solution.