Titanium dental implants are a well-established option for replacing one or multiple missing teeth. They are designed to integrate with the jawbone and support a prosthetic tooth or bridge, helping restore function and appearance.
What Are Titanium Implants?
An implant is a screw, which is inserted into a hole in your jaw. Its aim is to function as a replacement root for missing teeth. An abutment is fitted on top of the implant. This is a connector that will hold the implant and your new crown together. Titanium is a metal that is strong, lightweight, non-toxic and corrosion resistant.
Titanium implants have been used in dentistry for many years and are designed to integrate with the jawbone and support a range of restorations, such as crowns, bridges, or implant-supported dentures .
Titanium implants aim to provide:
- A prosthetic tooth or bridge supported by an implant, which is designed to remain in place and assist with function and appearance.
- Compatibility with different types of dental restorations, including single-tooth, multi-tooth, and full-arch options, depending on clinical needs.
- Cleaning routines similar to other implant-supported restorations, with personalised guidance provided by your clinician.
- The presence of the implant fixture in the jawbone, which can provide structural support for the prosthetic restoration placed on top.
Practice Principal of SDAI, Dr Dean Licenblat is experienced in the field of implantology. He holds a Master’s degree from the Goethe University in Frankfurt with a focus on Oral Implantology and Bone Grafting and now lectures and mentors in the area of implantology.
If you are interested in learning more about the different dental implant options available, the team at SDAI is here to support you.