When it comes to “dental implants”, the first reaction of some people is “expensive”: the price of several thousand to tens of thousands of dollars per piece makes many patients who are interested in implant surgery deterred. Many famous implant experts at home and abroad have mentioned that the reason why dental implants are expensive is mainly because the artificial tooth root is made of titanium, and titanium is the best metal for compatibility with human tissue. “Despite the high price of the material, because dental implants don’t have to come at the cost of wearing down good adjacent teeth, as is the case with the traditional veneer method, and because the expected lifespan is more than twice as long as the latter, the technique has been recognized as the preferred alternative to veneers.” Do dental implants function like real teeth? In general, the number of permanent teeth in adults is around 30, if the accidental situation causes tooth loss then it will not be able to regenerate. Nowadays, many people still have a wrong understanding of dental implants, thinking that dental implants are just like planting crops, burying the seeds of teeth in the dental bed, and the new teeth can grow out after a period of time. Dental implants are actually restorations consisting of an implant and an implant-supported upper denture. In layman’s terms, a dental implant is a dental implant made of artificial material that is surgically implanted into the alveolar bone of the missing tooth area, replacing the tooth root, and then a crown is placed over it, thus completing the whole process of dental implantation. The advantage of dental implants is that it does not add burden to the neighboring teeth around, and does not need to grind the healthy teeth. The implant, like the root of a real tooth, is completely located in the alveolar bone, and the force brought by chewing is transmitted vertically downward to the jawbone, which makes it more realistic in appearance and lasts for a long period of time. The “third set of human teeth”: not everyone is applicable In addition, for all the teeth lost or can not find a healthy tooth “borrowing” patients, because it can not build a porcelain bridge, in the past can only be installed activity dentures. But activity dentures in the aesthetic, comfort, chewing function and other aspects are not satisfactory, now dental implants for such patients to provide a choice. However, not everyone is suitable for dental implants. Patients with specific chronic diseases, such as diabetes, uncontrolled heart disease and high blood pressure, blood disorders, osteoporosis, and oral cancer requiring postoperative radiation therapy are not suitable for immediate implant surgery. In addition, patients who are unable to maintain good oral hygiene, such as smokers and alcoholics, need to control smoking and alcohol consumption before considering implant surgery. It is important to note that dental implants are not age-restricted, so the many elderly patients who suffer from missing teeth can finally share in the benefits of the successful technology of dental implants.” Dental implant scaling is different from ordinary scaling The metal titanium used for dental implant “root” is the metal with the best compatibility with human tissue, and it is the metal material with the least side effects on the human body, and it has been widely used in the field of orthopedics. After nearly 40 years of use, titanium has not been found to be harmful to the human body. Despite their long life expectancy, dental implants also require good maintenance. After the implantation of the root need to wait for 2 to 6 months before you can set the teeth, during this period of time to pay attention to oral hygiene, rinse your mouth in a timely manner after meals, every morning and evening should be used to clean the implant abutment with a soft-bristled brush or cotton swabs once a day; set on the teeth, should not be chewed too hard, on the one hand, because there is no protective pressure receptors around the artificial root of the tooth root tissues are susceptible to damage; on the other hand, the dental implants are more brittle, not easy to repair after the damage. easy to repair. After the dental implant is in place, it is important to pay attention to the hygiene of the area between the implant and the neighboring teeth, and it is best to floss correctly to prevent decay of the neighboring teeth. After long-term use, dental implants, like natural teeth, will grow tartar and plaque and need to be scaled regularly. With natural teeth scaling with ultrasonic different, to dental implant scaling to use stainless steel carbon special instrument, so you should go to a professional dental hospital for scaling.