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Dental implants are hardly a new innovation, but they are still considered one of the better alternatives to dentures or a bridge. They are the result of many years of research and during this procedure scientists discovered a natural procedure called Osseointergration. This is the natural process of the body knitting broken bones together with metal fixings; it is now used in the repairing of multiple fractures and breaks. This natural process is part of the innovation of the Endosteal Implant. The patient will have lost a tooth or a few teeth in the first instance, and will need a strong jaw to take the implant. Tests including digital x-rays and photos will help the surgeon decide if the patient qualifies, and just a few don’t. Next will come the first stage, this involves an incision being made in the gum line; the implant is then slid under the gum and fixed in place. This is done in two ways, either by screwing with self tappers or inserting an adapted implant with studs on it, this is inserted into drilled holes and glued. The area is stitched up and left for nature to take her course. This can take from three to six months to complete. Once completed the surgeon will call the patient back for stage two, this involves the insertion of studs into the plate, this can be one or several studs called abutments. They will be used to place the false teeth on. These are made by an orthodontist who will use the photos of the original tooth to make an near exact replica. This will be slid into place and glued on to make a perfect fit, this will last the patient a lifetime if looked after properly. They need no special treatment, just the normal brushing and flossing; your dentist will take care of any tartar build up which is usual with our teeth. They will do this at the six monthly check ups. If the tooth becomes damaged through cracking or a chip, then a new one will be easily made and fitted in place. As an alternative to dentures or a bridge this method of getting a false tooth that acts, performs and can be used just like the real thing is a first choice for many people. It is of course all thanks to dental science which is constantly striving to give us all the best false teeth available.