A dental implant is a screw made of titanium or other materials that is inserted into the upper jawbone and then placed in a firmly fixed prosthesis or crown. Through this operation, it is possible to replace missing teeth, restoring their former functions and appearance.
With implant surgery, nowadays the tooth root can be efficiently replaced, and an artificial crown placed that achieves the same purpose as a natural tooth.
This is an excellent alternative to removable dentures or dental implants with bridges, more resistant, durable and comfortable.
Parts of a dental implant
Like natural teeth, implants are made up of different parts. In this case, since it is a synthetic piece, each of these parts can be separated to facilitate its placement.
These are the elements that make up dental implants:
the body. It consists of a screw that is inserted into the upper jawbone as an anchor. It has the same function as the root of a tooth, holding the piece firmly so that it does not move or break off.
column. It is a small piece that acts as a union between the implant and the crown.
the crown. This is the visible outer portion outside the bones and gums. It has the shape of a natural tooth, mimicking its appearance and function.
During the placement of the implants, each of these pieces is fixed step by step, in this order, until a good adaptation of the gum tissue is achieved.
What materials are dental implants made of?
To place dental implants, it is necessary to resort to a material capable of fusion with the upper jaw bone, thus reducing the risk of rejection by the body. Among the different options that exist, two materials are most used for their high biocompatibility:
Titanium implants
Titanium is the most widely used material in the placement of dental implants. It is a very light and hard type of mineral, widely used in osteointegration due to its biocompatibility rate with bone tissue in most patients.
Zirconium cultivation
Zirconium is an excellent alternative to this type of treatment due to its high durability. Although somewhat more expensive, zirconium biointegration is very good in the maxillary bone, healing quickly.
