A titanium tooth implant is an artificial tooth or teeth put in place in the mouth by using a titanium screw. These screws are similar to a tooth root including a rough or smooth surface.



This way of attaching a tooth could be a way to help restore a person’s smile or treatment for a dental issue.



Generally a titanium tooth implant is a pure commercial product and has five different grades available. The grades are determined by the iron and carbon within the implant. It seems in recent years the fifth grade of this implant has increased as it is extremely strong and holds less risk of breaking. Most are used in the first four grades. A titanium tooth implant can be modified to fit with any patient. This can be done with etching, anodizing, sandblasting or plasma spraying because they will help modify the surface. Those conducting the surgery and actually putting the titanium tooth implant in place are called maxillofacial and oral surgeons. They have earned extra years of specialized training in this form of dentistry surgery.

Teeth could be lost due to gum disease, accident, root canal problems or tooth decay. Permanent teeth can be lost in young and older people as well as any age in-between. There could have even been an issue that a baby tooth didn’t have an adult tooth grow in its place. Anyone young or old is a perfect candidates for these dental implants. Only children that still have their baby teeth are not recommended. There could be other restrictions that would prevent someone from getting titanium tooth implants. Examples are medical conditions such as high blood pressure and they would needto check with their doctor. If someone smokes they are often less likely to be a candidate for this procedure, but they aren’t out of the running entirely. Their case is reviewed.

There use to be few choices to replacing teeth. An implant is the most used way to replace teeth today, even more than removable dentures or partial dentures. Other options are bridges, but a titanium tooth implant is a long term option. Such implants also make it easier to speak and eat as well as smile. Unlike other options that need to be replaced up to every 15 years. Other options can also lead to problems, such as harming healthy teeth near a fixed bridge for instance. Implants are actually surgically attached to the jawbone where the tooth belongs as opposed to other options that rest on the gums. This titanium metal implant procedure is also known as Osseo-integration. They will stay in place and not move as dentures are known to do. They are also decay resistant and don’t cause bone loss or any other issues that alternatives do. Implants are also known to last for nearly 30 years and are considered to be good enough quality for lifetime use. Of course, the implants as well as the natural teeth need to be cleaned properly.