1. Implant

A Dental Implant is an artificial tooth root that an Implantologist places into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge
 If you lose teeth, then you have the option of replacing them with dental implants, dentures, or partial dentures. Dental implants have become popular because they feel and look like natural teeth. However, not everyone is a good candidate for implants. Because surgery is involved, it would be ideal if the patient were otherwise in good health and without chronic health problems like diabetes.
The material used in implants is made from metal and bone-like ceramics, which are compatible with tissue in the mouth. There are a couple of different procedures for dental implants depending on the health of your jaw and surrounding teeth.
Depending on several factors, dental implant surgery can be performed in either a hospital or a dental office. After the surgery, your dentist may prescribe antibiotics and/or pain medication. You will receive special care instructions for oral hygiene during the healing process.
Immediate total tooth replacement allows for maintenance of bony housing and soft tissue that was present before extraction while establishing a root form anchor in the bone for an esthetic restoration.
Various implant material - that offers excellent Biocompatibility e.g. titanium and its alloys bionert/ bioactive ceramics including hydroxyapetite
various implant designs-that gives execellent effect on osteogenesis    

Who is a Candidate for Implants

Dental implants are an ideal option for people in good general oral health who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some   other reason. While high-tech in nature, dental implants are actually more tooth-saving than traditional bridgework, since implants do not rely on neighboring teeth for support.
Dental implants are so natural-looking and feeling, you don’t even feel like you lost a tooth. Your confidence about your teeth affects how you feel about yourself, perhaps you hide your smile because of spaces from missing teeth. Maybe your dentures don't feel secure. Perhaps you have difficulty chewing. If you are missing one or more teeth and would like to smile, speak and eat again with comfort and confidence Dental implants are the solution to your problem!

what is the role of an implant ?

Replace one or more teeth without affecting bordering teeth.
Support a bridge and eliminate the need for a removable partial denture.
Provide support for a denture, making it more secure and comfortable.

what sort of implant do we use?

Endosteal(in the bone): This is the most commonly used type of implant.
We use the  screw or cylinders type of implant which is  placed into the jawbone.
Each implant holds one or more prosthetic teeth.
This type of implant is generally used as an alternative for patients with bridges or removable dentures.

What  are the advantages of an implant over conventional prosthetic dental appliances?

Dental implants are a better solution to the problem of missing teeth
Esthetic: Dental implants look and feel like your own teeth!  Since dental implants integrate into the structure of     your bone,   they prevent bone loss and gum recession  that often accompany ridge work and dentures. No one will ever know that you have a replaced tooth.

• Tooth-saving:   Dental implants don't sacrifice the quality of your natural adjacent teeth like a bridge does because neighboring teeth are not altered to support the implant.
• Confidence:   Dental implants will allow you to once again speak and eat with comfort and confidence.
• Reliable :  The success rate of dental implants is highly predictable. They are considered an excellent option for tooth replacement.

 Where can implants be used?

1. Replacing a Single Tooth:  If you are missing a single tooth, one implant and a crown can replace it. A dental implant replaces both the lost natural tooth and its root.
2. Replacing Several Teeth If you are missing several teeth, implant-supported bridges can replace them. Dental implants will replace both your lost natural teeth and some of the roots.
3. Replacing All of Your Teeth If you are missing all of your teeth, an implant-supported full bridge or full denture can replace them. Dental implants will replace both your lost natural teeth and some of the roots.
4. Sinus Augmentation  A successful implant dependes on quality and quantity of bone at the implant site. The upper back jaw has traditionally been one of the most difficult areas to successfully place dental implants due to insufficient bone quantity and quality and the close proximity to the sinus. Sinus augmentation can help correct this problem by raising the sinus floor and developing bone for the placement of dental implants.

Diagramatic representation of Implant in bone and above is the prosthetic tooth.

Cylindrical Dental Implant 

Dental OPG showing implants placed in upper left jaw and lower left and right jaws.

After  Care
Just as our natural teeht need consistent care and cleaning so also an implant placed in the mouth needs conscientious home care and regular dental check ups. An Implant is like a natural tooth that needs to be brushed and flossed daily.

1. Laser

Laser dentistry offers plenty of advantages that just are not possible with the use of conventional dental methods. One of the main advantages of laser dentistry is that there is generally no need for anaesthesia as the laser process is virtually painless, although some may experience minimal discomfort. Treatments heal faster and do not need stitches, also the chances of further problems such as after treatment infections are greatly reduced because the lasers clean the problem area effectively.
Tooth Fillings – The fillings are not only applied precisely, but bacteria is also eliminated and destroyed in the process, leaving a more sterile and clean surface for the filling to do its job.
Treatment for sensitive teeth – No longer do you feel that you have to suffer from sensitive teeth when eating or drinking your favourite foods as laser dentistry can offer a cure for this common problem
additional benefit over scaling and root planning:  debride root surface in atraumatic way
Treatment can also be performed upon the gums and the main way that lasers help the gums is helping along the treatment for gummy smiles. Treatment for gummy smile helps you to achieve the smile you always wanted with the help of lasers. Lasers help show more teeth instead of gums by reshaping the gums, so that when you smile you smile predominantly with your teeth not your gum
used for caries detection and prevent secondary caries formation,if it is used as pretreatment around composite restoration
Detection of Cavity – Lasers not only help to cure and treat problems but they are also an excellent tool in detecting problems as early as they become a problem. The laser can detect cavity within the tooth at its earliest stage therefore hopefully preventing further problems from occurring further down the line .

ADVANTAGES OF LASER DENTISTRY
Less pain. Patients report little to no pain during the laser dentistry treatment, as well as after the procedure, because laser light seals nerve endings.

Little to no bleeding. Laser light seals blood vessels so there is very little to no bleeding during or after the procedures.

Shorter recovery time. Pinpoint precision and effectiveness minimizes collateral damage. The laser light stimulates collagen growth, stimulates bone and tissue fiber development, and stimulates energy production on a cellular level.
Better accuracy. A laser can be used to detect changes in tooth structure, leading a dentist to discover and treat decay earlier. This increased accuracy in identifying cavities can save tooth structure, as potential problems are identified early on.