How Do Dental Implants Stay In Place?

Missing or broken teeth can dampen your self-esteem. You feel self-conscious every time you laugh, talk, or eat. Dental implants are a popular solution to these problems. The procedure itself is not only quick but also a lot safer than conventional methods.

Of course, you’ll need to see a specialist for this procedure—one with the skills and experience to ensure the fastest, easiest healing process with minimal pain. Century Smile Dental has all of these qualities – and more! Read to learn how dental implants stay in place and why they may be your best option yet.

How Implants Stay In Place

Dental implants replace missing teeth. They’re durable and look just like natural tooth roots, so you can chew, talk, and smile with confidence!

They’re anchored to the jawbone by an internal screw-shaped post. This post is placed into your jawbone by a qualified dentist or oral surgeon during surgery. Once it’s in place, it will fuse through osseointegration with your bone over time—and when it does, you’ll do all the things you used to do with your teeth before they came out!

Dental implants last a lifetime if properly cared for—but if one ever has to be removed for any reason (like if it starts breaking down), another one can be placed right back where it was.

Can Dental Implants Fall During Healing?

Yes, dental implants can fall during the healing process. It is a common reason for a failed implant.

It’s a sign that the screws aren’t adequately anchored in the jaw. Inadequate bone quality may be at blame when an implant fails. It is why a pre-op oral exam is essential. Your dentist may recommend dental bone grafting if your jawbone is too weak. The dentist can strengthen your bone with this process. 

Additionally, there can be implant breakage during the healing process. If you have an implant breakage, it will need to be removed immediately and replaced. Most of the time, implants break due to improper placement or healing. To avoid breaking your implant, we recommend following our instructions for care very closely.

Also, they can become loose and fall out if you put too much pressure on them during healing. If you need dental implants, be sure not to chew on anything hard or use your new teeth as tools until they fully heal.

Steps to Take If the Implant Fails

You can do a few things if your implant fails:

• Keep a calm head when you find that your implant has failed. Take a moment to breathe and gather before you do anything else.
• Don’t chew on the side where your implant is missing. It can damage your remaining teeth and make it even harder to get the implant back in place, increasing the risk of infection.
• Secure the fallen implant immediately. 
• Visit a dentist after losing an implant. They can examine you and determine whether problems with other parts of your mouth or jawbone could be causing this issue (like gum disease). It’s essential to ensure that nothing else needs treatment before your dentist works on restoring things in place!

Maintenance of  Implants

Implant maintenance is essential to ensure the longevity of your implant and its function. You should be aware that the success of your implants depends on your active participation in their care.

• Quit smoking. Smoking causes gum disease and tooth loss because of plaque bacteria. Tobacco use is linked to the breakdown of collagen, the cement that holds your gums together. 
• Good oral hygiene habits are the best way to maintain healthy gums and teeth. Brush for two minutes twice daily (a fluoride toothpaste), and flossing once daily is the most critical aspect of a proper oral hygiene regimen. 
• Avoid hard foods. When you eat hard foods, there is a chance that you can damage your implants. You should avoid putting pressure on the implants and eating hard foods and stick to soft foods for the first few months after getting your implants is better.
• Rinse your mouth with water after taking anything sugary or acidic, which can cause bacterial buildup on your dental implants and cause damage.
• Go for bi-annual dental check-ups. At each visit, they will check your gums and the surrounding bone. If there are any changes in the amount of bone or gum tissue around the implant, the dentist can get them taken care of.

Dental implants improve your oral health. They look, feel, and function just like natural teeth! Dental implants preserve the jawbone, prevent facial sagging, stimulate circulation, maintain tooth alignment, and keep surrounding natural teeth in place.