New Jersey dental implants are one of the most important landmark developments in the history of dental healthcare. And this is quite simply because they are the most sophisticated tooth replacement solution specially-trained dentists and oral surgeons can offer patients that have lost one or more of their original adult teeth. New Jersey dental implant can even be used to replace a patient’s entire set of old, failing and/or missing teeth; a problem that affects a staggering number of people entering into their late adulthood. It only takes a single tooth to dramatically alter the quality of your smile, your bite functionality and overall oral health and hygiene. Thankfully, New Jersey dental implants have proven themselves, time and again, to offer the most comprehensive and long term solution. In this four-part article series, leading experts in the field of implantology and oral rehabilitation will address questions frequently asked by patients interested in this revolutionary technology.

Answer: Dental implants are tooth replacement devices that, unlike any previous dental technology, replace both the tooth root and the crown. They consist of a tiny titanium fixture, which is inserted into a predrilled socket in the jaw bone at the site/s of the missing tooth or teeth. A qualified oral surgeon then attaches an abutment or collar to the top of this fixture, which in turn provides ‘anchorage’ for a durable and non-removable ceramic tooth crown.

Answer: The answer to this question is an interesting one that hinges on the breakthrough discovery made by Swedish orthopedic surgeon, Per-Ingvar Brånemark, in 1951. During an extended experiment with titanium metal and rabbit bone, the professor found out, quite by accident, that this metal was capable of forming a strong biological bond with bone tissue! This discovery led to the conception of the field in orthopedic surgery dedicated to the replacement and reparation of joints and bones in the human body. It also made it possible for oral surgeons to provide patients with a permanent and non-removable tooth replacement solution!

The process whereby titanium – the metal from which the New Jersey dental implants fixtures are made – physically fuses with the underlying jaw bone is termed ‘osseointegration’. Once healed properly, the replacement tooth functions, feels and looks just like any natural tooth in your mouth. It is only in certain rare cases of implant failure that they can become loose and fall out and this has more to do with a patient’s pre-existing state of oral and general health than anything else. For example, smokers are at a much greater risk of implant failure than non-smokers. Generally, though, if placed properly by a skilled and experienced oral surgeon and cared for according to the instructions provided, New Jersey dental implants enjoy a 98% success rate!

Answer: Yes! New Jersey dental implants can be used to replace single and multiple teeth. In cases of rampant tooth loss and edentulism (not having a single original adult tooth left), certain advanced implant protocol can even be used to provide patients with a brand new set of non-removable, immediately functional and highly aesthetic replacement teeth. So, whether patients are missing one or all of their teeth, New Jersey dental implants provide comprehensive solutions!

For the answers to more of your questions on New Jersey dental implants, stay tuned for the second installment of this four-part series.