What is a dental implant abutment?

dental implant abutment

A common misconception about dental implants is it consists of only one component. The fact is that a dental implant involves three parts, namely a screw-like titanium post, an abutment, and a prosthesis, which can be a dental crown, bridge, or denture. You may already know about the implant post and the tooth restoration, what…

How many dental implant parts are there?

dental implant parts

Dental implants have been in use for decades as the most durable, effective, and natural tooth restoration method that today’s dentistry has to offer. The treatment is known to bring patients many benefits, including restoring your smile and chewing ability, preventing jawbone loss and further tooth loss, allowing easy eating and cleaning, as well as…

Does dental implant hurt?

does dental implant hurt

Dental implants are getting more and more popular as the most durable and effective tooth restoration for people with tooth loss. As a dental implant is in essence a surgical procedure, having concerns about the pain level is reasonable. So how much does dental implant hurt? How long will the discomfort last for?  This post…