What Are Dental Implants: Cost & Benefits

·       Did you know dental implants are required when a person has lost one or more teeth due to ageing, injuries/ trauma, or disease/ tooth decay?

·       Did you know dental implants are fixtures in the bone that act as an anchor for the crown (artificial teeth), and serve as the roots of missing teeth?

·       Did you know dental implants are far better than dentures because it has a high success rate and can provide long-term benefits without the concerns of frequent visits to the dentist?

·       Did you know dental implants can avoid long-term health issues caused by missing teeth?

The top dentists of the city and dental surgeons practising at Dr Karishma Aesthetics, Indiranagar, Bangalore, recommend dental implants whenever possible and, if a patient fulfils the criteria, to undergo dental implant surgery to avoid the long-term health concerns caused by missing teeth. Dental implants are safe because it is free from maintenance, and limiting the freedom to remove them throughout the day for any reason restricts bacterial infections. Moreover, dental implants anchor an artificial tooth called a crown that looks like natural teeth.

Paying attention when you are missing teeth is inevitable because it can cause more health risks than you realize, as chewing food and maintaining mouth hygiene are the keys to good health and a good gut. When gums are exposed, it is easy for the bacteria to spread infection that could lead to intestine infection and gum diseases, which have been linked to heart ailments and diabetes. However, it is a keynote to every patient with concerns about missing teeth to make an appointment with a board-certified dentist/ dental surgeon to avoid unwanted health risks and restore the aesthetic appearance.

What Are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are an artificial structure that acts as an anchor for the crown that looks, feels, and functions like natural teeth. However, dental implants are medical devices called prostheses that support the crown to restore the missing teeth. First and first, dental implants are surgically placed into the jaw to replace the missing teeth, where three key parts are at play: a dental implant, including the dental implant body, dental implant abutment, and crown (that acts as artificial teeth). 

The following are the keys to a dental implant:

·       Dental implant body: A dental implant body is an artificial structure implanted into the jawbone to replace missing teeth. With screw-like devices, implants are inserted in the place of the tooth’s root that acts as an anchor for the crown, the artificial tooth. However, dental implants support artificial teeth, such as crowns, bridges, or dentures.

·       Dental implant abutment: The dental implant abutment is attached to the implant body by the fixation screw, which extends through the gums and supports the artificial tooth or crown.

·       The crown is an artificial tooth custom-tailored according to the patient’s mouth and the colour of their natural teeth. However, it looks more natural and provides comfort, creating an aesthetic appearance.

Permanent teeth replacement in Bangalore has become a more popular alternative to dentures over the past few years and happily satisfied hundreds of dental patients nationwide.

What Are the Three Types of Dental Implants?

There are three dental implant types: endosteal, subperiosteal, and zygomatic.

1.    Endosteal is the most common and safe method, implanted into the jawbone that holds one or more artificial teeth.

2.    Subperiosteal: A dental surgeon affixes a subperiosteal implant on the jawbone. And are a suitable option for those patients who do not have much height to their jawbone.

3.    Zygomatic implant: It is considered the most complicated implant, which requires adequate training and surgical experience for the right placement. Zygomatic implants have been a suitable option for those patients who would otherwise not qualify for dental implant placement.

What are the Benefits of Dental Implants?

·       Dental implants are the only safe, healthy, and long-lasting solution to missing teeth that helps maintain the person’s oral health, avoid unwanted health risks, and enhance the growth and health of the jawbone.

·       Dental implants have a high success rate, which provides long-term benefits both in the context of aesthetics and health aspects.

·       Dental implants significantly improve the patient’s quality of life and health by addressing the concerns caused by missing teeth, such as bone loss, defective speech, or changes to chewing patterns that can cause discomfort.

·       Dental implants significantly restore the ability to chew and improve overall oral health.

·       Dental implants enhance the cosmetic appearance and restore youthfulness by correcting sunken cheeks caused by missing teeth.

·       Dental implants help keep the adjacent teeth stable.

The Cost Factor:

The cost of dental implant surgery in Bangalore comes in the budget cost option that attracts patients from across the country, especially the metro cities. However, the cost of missing teeth replacement in Bangalore is about 10 times cheaper than the cost applicable in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Pune, or Kolkata.

Moreover, the cost of dental implants is greatly influenced by the following factors:

·       The number and types of implants a patient require

·       The location of implants within the jaw

·       The requirement of additional procedures to prepare the mouth for surgery, if applicable.

The average cost of dental implant surgery in Bangalore may range from 30,000 to 70,000, but it is not a static figure and may vary from patient to patient and from one case to another. However, attending an introductory consultation with a board-certified dentist or dental surgeon is important to know the custom-tailor procedure and the cost based on your problem status and unique goals.

For more details about dental implant surgery, call Dr Karishma Aesthetics at +91 8042036382, +91 9108969006, or +91 7624809006 and schedule your in-person consultation today.