{"id":1339,"date":"2025-01-08T11:50:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T11:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/?p=1339"},"modified":"2025-03-18T14:35:19","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T14:35:19","slug":"four-dental-implant-terms-you-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalwaco.com\/blog\/four-dental-implant-terms-you-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Toothy Definitions: 4 Dental Implant Terms You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Once you commit to dental implants, you could easily want to skip straight to treatment<\/a>. Why bother learning the ins and outs of how your new teeth will work? Even so, the truth is that there are dental implant terms you should know beforehand. Memorizing them ahead of treatment will ensure you look after the implants properly. With that said, do your best to learn the four dental implant terms below before your procedure starts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Implant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally enough, the first term you should know is \u201cimplant.\u201d The core aspects of your treatment won\u2019t make sense to you otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also called a fixture, a dental implant is a small post that replaces a missing tooth. It fuses with the jawbone once set in the jaw\u2019s empty socket, becoming a permanent part of a patient\u2019s mouth. That means an implant won\u2019t slip, fall, or become unstable like a traditional denture could. Instead, the device should (with proper care) remain strong and durable for many years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Osseointegration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental implants stand apart from dentures and other types of traditional restorations due to their permanence. As for why they\u2019re permanent, it\u2019s all thanks to osseointegration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOsseointegration\u201d comes from the Greek and Latin words for \u201cbone\u201d and \u201cto make whole.\u201d Today, it refers to how a dental implant slowly fuses with a patient\u2019s jawbone. This fusion starts soon after the implant placement surgery, takes six months, and allows implants to succeed. In other words, it makes your posts secure enough to help you chew food, speak, and smile well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abutment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The dental implant post that\u2019s placed into your jawbone functions as a replacement tooth root, but it\u2019s far from the only important component used. It\u2019s the abutment that holds an implant\u2019s final restoration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An abutment is a small metal connector used in dentistry. In most cases, it\u2019s attached to a dental implant so the post can hold a final restoration. The attachment work is typically done after the implant fuses with a patient\u2019s jaw. If it\u2019s started sooner, there\u2019s a risk of the overall treatment failing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A successful implant treatment doesn\u2019t just depend on the implant post and abutment. Without exception, a quality dental crown is also required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental crowns are basically \u201ccaps\u201d that fit over tooth roots. For the most part, they\u2019re used to treat cavities, infected teeth, and other sorts of dental damage. Still, a crown can do more than simply fit over an existing tooth\u2019s top. It can also attach to a dental implant\u2019s abutment, making the post look like a natural tooth. That\u2019s why crowns are often used when replacing single lost teeth with dental implants!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want, you can learn other dental implant terms you should know. Just talk to your dental provider \u2013 they\u2019ll gladly share the relevant facts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Premier Family Dental<\/a> is based in Waco, TX. Led by Drs. Rick Cofer<\/a> and Ryan McNutt,<\/a> our practice holds itself to the highest standards of modern dentistry. You can trust our advanced technology and direct approach to make your teeth and gums thrive! Whether it\u2019s preventive, cosmetic, or restorative care, we\u2019ll deliver exactly what your grin needs. For more details or to book a visit, please contact us on our website or by phone at (254)-732-0309<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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