{"id":2953,"date":"2019-04-06T18:44:41","date_gmt":"2019-04-06T18:44:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/?p=2953"},"modified":"2019-05-06T18:59:48","modified_gmt":"2019-05-06T18:59:48","slug":"here-are-some-key-terms-about-dental-implants-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/06\/here-are-some-key-terms-about-dental-implants-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Here Are Some Key Terms about Dental Implants to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/06\/here-are-some-key-terms-about-dental-implants-to-know\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/implants_50-3-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2954\" width=\"352\" height=\"234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/implants_50-3-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/implants_50-3-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/implants_50-3-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 352px) 100vw, 352px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have been looking\ninto <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/implants.html\">dental implants in\nLawrenceville<\/a> for some time, only to find some of the terms used in the material\nconfusing. In this post, we\u2019d like to explain what some of the more common\nphrases mean, giving you the information you need to learn more about this\nexciting approach to smile restoration. Use this information along with your\ndentist\u2019s guidance to make informed decisions about your dental care options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Quick Glossary of Dental Implant Terms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the more common dental\nimplant terms include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Implant: <\/strong>this\nrefers to a small, lightweight titanium fixture that\u2019s embedded beneath the gum\nline by the implant dentist. It serves the same purpose as the roots of a\nhealthy natural tooth. It\u2019s also the foundation for the final restoration.<\/li><li><strong>Titanium: <\/strong>this\nis the type of metal used for most implants. It\u2019s the same material used to\nmake airplane wings, so you know it\u2019s immensely strong. Yet it\u2019s also\nincredibly lightweight.<\/li><li><strong>Zirconia: <\/strong>this\nis sometimes used as an alternative to titanium. It\u2019s used for people who are\nallergic to titanium.<\/li><li><strong>Abutment: <\/strong>this\nis a small lightweight titanium connector that joins the implant itself to the\nfinal restoration. It can be used to support a crown, bridge, or individual\nrestored tooth.<\/li><li><strong>Osseointegration: <\/strong>this\nrefers to the natural process by which the implant fuses with the bones beneath\nthe recipient\u2019s gum line. Osseointegration is what makes implants an effective\nalternative to older methods of tooth restoration, such as adhesive dentures.<\/li><li><strong>Implant-supported dentures: <\/strong>these are a hybrid approach to restoration in which a\ndenture plate is supported by 4-6 implants placed across the upper or lower\njaw. Unlike traditional dentures, this approach to restoration can never come\nloose on its own. It can last 20 years or longer with basic care.<\/li><li><strong>Implant crown: <\/strong>a\nhealthy natural tooth consists of two parts: the crown, or visible portion, and\nthe root, which is the part of the tooth beneath the gum line. An implant crown\nis an artfully crafted artificial tooth made from medical-grade ceramics. It\u2019s created\nto precisely match your oral profile. The results are both beautiful and\nresilient.<\/li><li><strong>Mini-implants: <\/strong>Sometimes\nthe patient\u2019s underlying bone structure will not support a conventional\nimplant. In such cases, an implant dentist may recommend a pair of smaller implants\nside by side. These are referred to as mini-implants.<\/li><li><strong>All on 4\/All on 6: <\/strong>you\nmay have heard either or both of these terms used at times. They refer to the\nnumber of implants used to support a multi-tooth restoration on the same arch (row\nof teeth).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s a breakdown of the\nmost common terms used when discussing dental implants. Your implant dentist\ncan give you more information during your upcoming appointment. Make a list of\nany questions or concerns you may have in the meantime. Knowing how the dental\ncare process works not only makes you a more empowered patient, it\u2019s also a\ngreat way to lay the foundation for a happier, healthier future. Many happy\nsmiles to you and yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Bruce E. Carter has been\npracticing dentistry for more than 30 years. He\u2019s a highly skilled implant dentist\nwho focuses on cosmetic and restorative care. You can reach his office <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/contact-us.html\">online<\/a> or by calling (770)\n995-7616.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"You may have been looking into dental implants in Lawrenceville for some time, only to find some of the terms used in the material confusing. In this post, we\u2019d like to explain what some of the more common phrases mean, giving you the information you need to learn more about this exciting approach to smile restoration. Use this information along with your dentist\u2019s guidance to make informed decisions about your dental care options. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/06\/here-are-some-key-terms-about-dental-implants-to-know\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2953","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2953","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2953"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2953\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2956,"href":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2953\/revisions\/2956"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2953"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2953"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gwinnettsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2953"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}