Zen Dental will provide the superlative choice for Dental Implants in Los Angeles

Dental implants as you know them today began in a laboratory in Sweden in 1952. A research professor discovered that titanium would irreversibly fuse to living bone. The professor named the fusing process osseointegration. The first application of this implantation and osseointegration took place in 1965. Today, there are more than 1,300 styles of implants available in different shapes, materials, sizes, and lengths. There isn't one design that is considered the best option for all, each one has its merits for the specific needs of the patient.

There are four principal categories of dental implants:

• Endosteal Implants - Also called Root Form implant, is the most frequently used type of implant in dentistry. They are called root form implants because they are surgically placed in the jawbone and function like the root of a natural tooth
• Subperiosteal Implants - This is sometimes used when the bone structure is too limited for bone grafting to be done. It is a metal frame placed on the bone; it has multiple posts that come out of the gum tissue. This option can be used for multiple teeth, or even a full denture
• Ramus Frame Implants - This is a type of implant that is not used very often. They are primarily used to stabilize troublesome dentures. This style is employed when the bone is so badly affected that it is unable offer any retention. These are a one-piece frame, custom molded to fit the patient’s bone. The frame is anchored in the jawbone near the chin and at the back corners of the mouth. This type of implant can also be used to keep weak jaws from fracturing
• Intramucosal Implants - This is another rarely used option. It can provide extra stability for removable dentures. They are mushroom shaped titanium projections, which are attached to the gum side of a special denture and fits snugly into matching indentations in the roof of your mouth, which are surgically created

The incredible advancements in technology have made dental implants the premier choice for tooth replacement. With the types and styles of implants available, they may provide a lifetime solution for your missing teeth. Call Zen Dental today and schedule a consultation to explore the possibility of dental implants making your smile your finest feature!






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