The type of dental implant you choose depends on the amount of bone you have available, the health of the gum tissue over the bone and of course, the amount of money you wish to invest in restoring your chewing function and smile. Regardless of what you choose to do, you should first begin with visiting an implant dentist that is familiar with all of the procedures available to you and who will work with you to achieve what you want. Excellent communication is essential to success.
Each type of dental implant differs and not all are suitable for every patient's situation. The most common implant is the endosseous one. It's much like a titanium screw and is considered a root form implant because it somewhat resembles a natural tooth root. The titanium dental implant is carefully inserted in the jaw bone in the best location for a tooth. With time, the bone cells in the jaw grow on to and closely adhere to the surface of the implant's metal. It's pretty amazing how much bone cells like this titanium.
Another type of dental implant is the blade implant. Many dentists call it a plate form because is it long and thin and doesn't look anything like a tooth root. The blade was very popular in the early days of Implant Dentistry and is again slowly returning back to popularity. It is especially good for lower jaws that are very thin and have lost a lot of width. The mini dental implant is a recent invention and is becoming more and more popular, especially with lower mini implant dentures. The mini dental implant has a narrower diameter than traditional dental implants.
Dr. Mark Allan Padolsky is an Atlanta Implant Dentist who practices with the Atlanta Dental Group PC in the Midtown/Buckhead area of Atlanta. He is familiar with more than one type of dental implant and can review your options with you if you are interested in dental implants. Most patients start with a panoramic x-ray and an initial consultation. Call 404-874-7428 and make your free dental implant consultation appointment. It's the first step in taking great care of yourself. If necessary, our financial staff can also assist with dental implant financing if you need help funding your dental implant procedure.