When people have one or more missing teeth, they can get those teeth replaced with dental implants. Depending on the number of missing teeth they have, they can get treated with single dental implants, implant supported dentures, and full mouth dental implants. No matter what type of dental implant patients get treated with, however, each one has one or more dental implant posts.

The dental implant post is an important part of a dental implant's structure. Curious to learn what a dental implant post does? Continue reading to learn about what exactly a dental implant post does.

What The Dental Implant Post Does In A Dental Implant Procedure

The dental implant post is a crucial component of the overall structure of a dental implant. A dental implant post is made to function like a natural tooth root and is securely anchored in the patient's jawbone. Following its surgical placement into the jawbone, a process called osseointegration starts.

This is where the jawbone gradually fuses with the dental implant post over a period of several months, creating a sturdy base for the new prosthesis (tooth crown). Osseointegration is vital because it stabilizes the dental implant post in the patient's jawbone, providing them with dental strength and durability that can last a lifetime with proper care. The fusion of the jawbone with the dental implant post also helps to preserve jawbone density.

When teeth are missing for a long period of time, the bone in the area can deteriorate over time since there are no tooth roots to stimulate bone maintenance. By mimicking the function of natural tooth roots, the dental implant post maintains jawbone stimulation, preventing the patient from losing jawbone density. It also maintains the structural integrity of the patient's face.

Once fully integrated with the patient's jawbone, the dental implant post serves as the attachment point for the abutment, which connects the dental implant post to the tooth crown. Tooth crowns are custom-made so that their color, shape, and size look natural in their smile.

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Once we have accurately placed dental implant posts in your jawbone, we will be able to securely attach the prosthesis to them with abutments. After getting treated with dental implants, the look, function, and health of your smile will be restored. Don't hesitate to improve your smile with us.

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