2 Types of Dental Implants According to the American Dental Association

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In a dental implant, an artificial tooth root or titanium post is positioned into the jawbone of a patient surgically. It is placed beneath the gum-line so that the teeth can be mounted and the gap between the other teeth can be filled. You can read more about dental implants from Dr. Saghatchi's other blog. 

Here, this post is about the two types of dental implants as classified by the American Dental Association.

1. Endosteal Dental Implants:

Endosteal implants are the most common type of implants which are generally used for the patient who has no special circumstance conditions. These are directly implanted into the jawbone. Endosteal implants are usually shaped into screws or cylinders. If you find difficulty in chewing or speaking, consult a periodontics about temporary bridges or dentures that can be used to cover the damage. Next, the implant procedure involves creating a tooth that is attached to the titanium anchor.

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2. Subperiosteal Dental Implants:

Subperiosteal dental implants are an alternative to endosteal implants for patients who have

 weaker jawbones with minimum bone height. They are titanium frames that are fitted just below the gum tissue, fusing the frame to the bone.

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