What is an oral implant? Oral implants are titanium roots (artificial roots) that are inserted into the dental cavity, and after the roots have healed with the surrounding bone tissue, a crown is fabricated on top. Dental implants are similar to natural teeth, strong and stable, comfortable and beautiful, and do not damage the teeth on either side of the missing tooth. What are the advantages of implant dentures? Compared to removable or fixed dentures, implant dentures do not require the grinding of adjacent teeth. The aesthetic effect is obvious. Dental implants can achieve satisfactory stability regardless of whether a single tooth or multiple teeth are missing or even if there is no tooth in the entire mouth. It prevents the continued resorption of the alveolar bone after tooth loss. When are implant dentures suitable? Implant prostheses can be used for everything from a single tooth to a full mouth, especially if the following conditions exist and you do not want to wear the affected teeth during the restoration A removable denture cannot be worn securely or does not provide satisfactory chewing function. Inability to adapt to a removable denture. Do not want to wear the denture to the detriment of other real teeth. Difficulty with traditional restorative methods when the free end of the posterior teeth is missing. Many missing teeth, traditional methods cannot achieve the desired fixed denture. Higher aesthetic requirements. Requirement to obtain better chewing function. Implants are not suitable for untreated diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, osteoporosis, head and neck radiotherapy and blood clotting disorders. There is no age limit for oral implants. Do dental implants hurt? Good anesthesia techniques and good post-operative care measures can minimize the patient’s discomfort. The incision heals in about seven days and many patients feel less discomfort with implant placement than with tooth extraction. How long do implant dentures last? Theoretically, the implant denture is a lifelong restoration, but the details are related to the following factors: 1. the choice of the implant system 2. The professional experience of the practitioner. 3. The patient’s own condition. 4. Normal use and maintenance, i.e., cleanliness, non-smoking and avoiding excessive chewing.