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    Dr. Karan Mehta

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    Dental Implants

    Dental implants are artificial tooth roots, typically made of titanium or zirconia, that are surgically placed into the jawbone to support a replacement tooth, bridge, or denture. They provide a permanent solution for people who have lost one or more teeth due to injury, gum disease, decay, or other reasons.

    Types of Implants

    Endosteal Implants

    • The most common type.
    • Surgically placed directly into the jawbone.
    • Made of titanium, shaped like small screws.

    Zygomatic Implants

    • A complex option for patients with severe bone loss in the upper jaw.
    • Implants are placed in the cheekbone (zygoma) rather than the jawbone.

    Subperiosteal Implants

    • Placed under the gum but above the jawbone.
    • Used for patients who do not have enough healthy jawbone and cannot undergo bone grafting

    Basal Implants

    • Anchored into the cortical (basal) bone, ideal for patients with extreme bone loss.
    • Immediate loading is often possible.