Anyone had a tooth implant?!

Anyone had a tooth implant?

I want to have a tooth implant as i'm missing a k9 tooth and it has messed up my bite. Has anyone had a tooth implant and could you please tell me any info as to what to expect pls? Thanks!

Implants are becoming more and more available at competitive costs! An implant is an artificial tooth root that supports a prosthetic tooth or teeth (e.g., crown, bridge, denture). It is surgically placed in the jaw, where it becomes fused with the jawbone as the bone heals around it in a process called osseointegration. Implants have a high rate of success and have become increasingly more common in modern dentistry. However, they cost more than traditional reconstructions due to the degree of surgery and materials involved.

Implants are used to replace missing or lost teeth with stable, well-anchored, natural-looking artificial teeth. Replacing missing teeth is important for a number of reasons. The teeth are necessary to chew properly and help form the sounds in words. They also help to establish and maintain the shape of the face.

Missing teeth can place increased stress on the jaw that can lead to problems with the muscles and the temporomandibular joint (jaw joint). Finally, teeth preserve the positions of neighboring teeth. If a tooth is missing, the nearby teeth may move into the open area. A missing tooth can affect the jaw and lead to bone loss. People with missing teeth may also be dissatisified with the appearance of their mouth. Bridges and dentures are also used to take the place of missing teeth.

Please take a look at this site as there's lots more information I think you'll find helpful:

http://oral.health.ivillage.com/bridgesd...