Tooth implantation with Dental implants can be done at any age starting as early 18 years and as old as 75 years too.

• Dental implant feels, fits and functions like a natural tooth. Other options for replacement of missing teeth like dentures may interfere with normal everyday activities eating, smiling, and speaking.
• Dental Implants don’t require the grinding of other natural teeth nor dependent upon their support.
• With Dental implants eat virtually anything you want, bite naturally, brush your teeth normally and even floss. Other teeth replacement options might be uncomfortable when eating, restrict your food choices, and need to be removed for cleaning and while sleeping.
• Dental Implants are fix into to the jaw bones, so they save you the embarrassment of teeth falling of while talking smiling or eating which might happen with dentures.

All brands of Dental Implants in India come in different sizes in terms of height and diameter. They are used depending upon the available bone and the tooth to be replaced.

Use of contemporary dental implants came into almost 30 years back. Hence over the period of time they have proven safe and effective at replacing missing teeth. The success rate with tooth implantation with dental implants is 95%. There is enough research done and published proving their safety and benefits Dental implants are made of titanium that is one of the most biocompatible materials accepted by the body

The natural bone gets attached /fused to the implant by a process, known as osseointegration, thus making them a stable foundation to support replacement of teeth.

According to Dr Ritika , one of the best dental implant surgeons in Mumbai , Dental implant surgery is one of the safest and most predictable procedures among all dental treatments.

The most common cause of failure of Dental Implants is infection, which is rare.

Another cause of failure of dental implants can be improper bite adjustment (position in which the teeth come in contact), which can put pressure on the bone surrounding the implant leading to implant Failure. Other conditions like Teeth grinding / clenching / bruxism can also put load on the dental Implant leading to bone loss and thus failure of the Dental Implant. If these factors are taken into account the chances of Dental Implant failures can be minimised.

Possibility Of complications with Dental Implants is rare. In the upper jaws we have the sinuses located above the upper back Teeth (premolars & molars). Sometimes there is a risk of drilling into the sinuses or the nasal cavity while drilling for implant placement. This can be avoided by taken CT scan of the jawbones and proper treatment planning. In the lower jaws, there is nerve running which might get damaged during the drilling procedure or during implant placement. This can cause Numbness or tingling on the lip chin or half side of the tongue. This kind of a situation is usually temporary and heals over a period of time. To avoid such situations a CT scans help in choosing the right length of the dental Implant.

• Dental Implants can be maintained by the use of routine oral hygiene practices like brushing twice daily and flossing, just like we do for Natural teeth.
• Visit the Dentist every 6 months to ensure the tooth Implantation is in good condition.
• Avoid chewing on sticky food as this might dislodge the crowns.
• Quit smoking – smoking can effect the healing as well as the predictability of dental implant as it can weaken the jawbones.