With the development of science and technology, in addition to the traditional method of dental implants, missing teeth can also be “implanted”. Dental implant technology has made the dream of having a “third set of teeth” a reality. In order to let more people with missing teeth know more about dental implants, here is a brief introduction to some of your concerns. What are dental implants? Dental implant is a treatment technique that uses biological materials to restore missing teeth through high-tech means. Dental implants are implants made of artificial materials (i.e. “artificial roots”) that are placed in the alveolar bone of the missing tooth area, with the upper pontic exposed in the mouth, and then porcelain teeth are attached to the pontic. The implant procedure is minimal, does not require hospitalization, is completely painless, and allows you to eat after the procedure. After 3-6 months of implant surgery, the implant root can be placed in the jawbone to form a bone bond. Temporary dentures can be worn during the treatment. The best time for implant surgery is usually 3-6 months after tooth extraction. What is the treatment principle of dental implants? Dental implants are surgically implanted into the jawbone like a crop. After 3 to 6 months, the implant is firmly bonded to the jawbone and a denture is attached to the upper end of the implant to become a dental implant. The implant surgery is performed 3 to 6 months after the extraction and the artificial implant (artificial root) is placed. After the surgery, restorations (porcelain teeth, etc.) are made on the artificial roots. When a patient wearing an implant denture is exercising chewing functions, the dental forces are transmitted directly through the implant into or on the jawbone, and the forces are quickly transmitted and dispersed into the larger supporting bone, thus being able to withstand larger dental forces and having good support. The implant denture is held in place by a retention device on the abutment, which provides good retention and stability. The implant denture has a small or no abutment, which makes the patient feel comfortable. Dental implants are a new technique of dental implants after the traditional removable and fixed dental implants. 3, can be less or no grinding of their real teeth; 4, do not need the necessary abutments and rings, can get rid of the movable dentures caused by gum pain, foreign body feeling, odor, pronunciation and other inconveniences. 5, small size, no metal exposure, aesthetic, conducive to maintain oral hygiene; 6, dental implant surgery is a small alveolar surgery, similar to tooth extraction, the use of local anesthesia, trauma is small, you can eat after surgery, almost painless. Generally an implant is placed in about 10-30 minutes, and because of the use of biomaterials with excellent compatibility with the human body, dental implants do not produce any adverse side effects on the human body. 7. Maintain healthy alveolar bone. Long-term use of traditional dentures can cause atrophy of the alveolar bone, while implants placed in the missing tooth area can increase the bone density of the alveolar bone in the area and reduce bone resorption, preserving the alveolar bone. 8. Compared with traditional dentures, dental implants make it easier for you to feel the deliciousness and delicacy of food, thus improving your taste of life. Because of these advantages, dental implants are also known as the “third set of human teeth”. After more than 40 years of development, dental implants have developed into a new technology that is mature, reliable, and has a high success rate, and is widely accepted in Western developed countries. There are five procedures for dental implants: generally divided into five parts: 1. preoperative examination, treatment planning, and necessary gum (periodontal) treatment. 2. 2. Implant placement surgery. In fact, the implant placement procedure is a very common and minor surgery and there is no need to worry about it. 3. Attachment of the implant superstructure. 4. Wearing an artificial crown. 5. Maintenance and regular review of the dental implant. Who is suitable for dental implants? Dental implants are considered internationally as the first choice for restoration of missing teeth, and they can be used for a variety of different cases of missing teeth. Generally speaking, dental implants are suitable for the following situations: 1, patients who are missing one tooth, multiple teeth, or all teeth; 2, patients with severe alveolar resorption and atrophy when the whole mouth is missing teeth, who have difficulty wearing traditional full dentures, who do not function well, and who cannot wear them firmly; 3, patients who wear traditional movable dentures with poor retention, no function, and whose mucous membranes cannot tolerate them, by making several artificial implant roots to hold the dentures in place, the dentures will be very firm. 4, special requirements for the aesthetics and function of dentures; 5, the remaining adjacent teeth around the missing teeth have problems can not be traditional dentures. At the same time, the patient must meet the following requirements: 1. adults (over 18 years old) whose bone and teeth development has been set; 2. those who have recovered from bone defects and have good bone morphology and quality in the implant bed after at least 2 months after tooth extraction, trauma, alveolar bone surgery and jaw surgery; 3. those who do not have diabetes, kidney disease, heart disease, coagulation disorders, mental disorders, severe osteoporosis, infectious and bone metabolic diseases, etc. Therefore, a detailed consultation with a professional doctor should be made before the dental implant is done, and the doctor should determine whether to do it or not after a comprehensive examination and consideration. How many years can dental implants last? Nowadays, more and more patients are choosing dental implants, and the length of time they last is something that many people who want to have this procedure urgently need to know. The length of time that dental implants last is not only related to the good or bad treatment, but also to the patient’s future health condition, use and self-maintenance. The latter is the decisive factor in determining the longevity of dental implants. With good oral hygiene and regular check-ups, artificial implants can last as long as real teeth. Practice has shown that dental implants generally last 10-30 years, and if they are well maintained, they can last even longer. It has been documented that one of the first modern dental implants has served the missing tooth perfectly for more than 40 years. That is why dental implants are known as the third set of human teeth.