According to the American Dental Association, there are two distinct types of dental implants currently available your dentist might use for you. Endosteal, which goes directly into your jawbone and Subperiosteal, which sits just below the gums and on top of the jawbone. These are considered to be the safest dental implants today. Both are made of titanium.

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Dental implants are constructed of a two-piece system. The crown is attached to the implant by means of an abutment. The abutment is screwed on to the implant itself.

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The term dental implant refers to a structure that is implanted in the jaw to serve as a replacement for missing or damaged tooth roots. This structure will become the base for any number of tooth prosthetics, such as crowns.

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When you have a missing tooth, especially if it’s towards the front of your mouth, you’re very self-conscious about people being able to see it.

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If you play sports and are concerned this may keep you from choosing the option of having dental implants to fix your problem…think again.

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While you may think dental implants might only be for older people, there are many, many people who make good candidates for this option.

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Will the new tooth match the rest of my teeth? Will it be the same shape, size and color?

These are questions most patients, just like you, have when thinking about getting implants.

Not to worry. You’re going to like the answers and they’re all right here.

Certainly, looking good while receiving dental implants, especially for the front of your mouth, is of utmost importance. While the implant posts are settling in, a custom temporary crown is placed to fill in the spot. The temporary crown also is the blueprint for the final crown.

This allows several of the criteria for success to be worked out ahead of time. This is when the color and shape along with compatibility with the gum tissues and smile line, speech, and biting function are considered. There are many colors and shades available making a perfect match possible for your teeth.

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You may have heard your friends and family talking about crowns or veneers and implants when it comes to having their teeth fixed. But these are three different types of restorations. Each one is meant for different forms of issues a patient might have.  

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You’re missing a tooth or maybe even many teeth. You want and need to do something.  You want to restore that wonderful smile you once had and be able to chew and eat again!  What can you do? What options do you have?

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This is another classic "it depends" answer. Every dental implant and orthodontic case is different, with varying conditions, and goals for the outcome.  

Most often, however, it is best to move the teeth to an ideal position (orthodontics) creating the appropriate spaces and anatomy, then place the implant.  

However, it is quite common that dental implants are used as anchors for the orthodontic treatment.  And, in those cases, the implants are placed first.

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