The field of dentistry has seen many advances in the recent decades. Many of these advances came as a result of developments in other fields on which dentistry heavily depends. Because of these advances, a number of options are available to the patient. Dentistry is now a full-fledged field and a crucial part of the modern healthcare system. Dental implants one such development that came as a result of developments in the field of material sciences. Dental implants are very reliable and effective in restoring the functionality of lost teeth. If you have lost teeth, dental implants are very good option.

There are different types of oral implants. However, the most popular type of dental implants manufactured from titanium. Titanium is very strong, durable and corrosion resistant. For this reason, it is an ideal material for manufacturing implants. It is not only capable of enduring the high stress loads the teeth have to endure, but also doesn't corrode when kept in contact with biological fluids. Titanium also integrates well with bony tissues which makes the implant very stable. This phenomenon is known as Osseo integration. It was discovered in Sweden in the 1960s. Ever since, titanium implants have become very popular and are the most common type of implant in use today.

There are also other types of dental implants. These are known as fibro integrated implants. When compared to titanium implants, these are not very effective and so are rarely used these days. Fibro integrated implants have become obsolete.

Oral implants cannot be installed by general dentists. These are installed by specialists who have years of training and experience. Implant surgery is performed under anesthesia. The entire procedure can take several weeks. In the first step, the titanium screw is implanted into the jawbone. Because of been made to the gum line to hasten the healing and prevent bleeding. After the implant has healed completely, a crown is built over it. The crown is either made from porcelain or composite materials.

Depending on the quality of the implant and the number of implants required, the procedure can cost several thousands of dollars. High-quality dental implants can cost up to $8000 per tooth. Other costs such as the fee charged by the surgeon, screening costs, etc. can significantly add up to the total amount you have to pay.