The use of titanium in dental surgery has marked a before and after in the specialty. The physical and mechanical properties of titanium make it a more than desirable material for implants and prostheses. The strength and stiffness of titanium is comparable to those of other noble alloys commonly used in dentistry. The ductility of titanium, when chemically pure, is similar to that of many dental alloys. Titanium can also be alloyed with other metals, such as aluminum, vanadium or iron to modify its mechanical properties.
Structure of titanium implants
In the same way that teeth are formed, titanium implants are formed by two parts, the root, which is titanium and is welded to the bone through osseointegration and the crown, which is made of porcelain. Titanium is a biocompatible material so it adapts to the structure of the bone. Once the implant is placed, you can eat normally and live a normal life.
The low density of titanium provides high resistance while allowing the dental prosthesis to be lightweight. In addition, porcelain can be fused together with titanium and produce a real-looking aesthetic restoration. Cast titanium has been used in dentures since the 1970s.
Advantages of titanium implants
One of the most interesting benefits of titanium as a material for implants is that they are not rejected by the body, since titanium is a biocompatible material. Normally, before performing an implant, a global analysis of the patient's mouth and anatomy is done. In this way, the doctor can make sure that there will be no future problems with the material.
Other advantages of titanium implants are:
You can replace a single piece, or a complete denture.
Esthetic. The placed piece is very similar to the real ones.
Efficiency (they work perfectly)
It is not necessary to carve adjacent teeth.
They can serve to help the placement of a bridge.
Avoid overloading of the remaining teeth.
Avoid premature facial aging.
3 months will be necessary for the complete and quality integration of a titanium dental implant. This process is known as osseointegration.
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