The goal of implantology is to replace one or more teeth with implants. Implants are artificial roots, often made of titanium. The dentist usually screws these modern, very reliable implants into the jawbone. At the Atlas Dental Clinic, the brand Anthogyr (Straumann) is used.
Once the implant has grown into the bone, the dentist can replace the lost teeth:
- When replacing one tooth, the dentist makes a crown on the implant.
- When replacing several teeth, the dentist, in consultation with the client, chooses a bridge or a removable prosthesis.
- When replacing all the teeth in a jaw, the dentist chooses a fixed bridge or a removable prosthesis. The prosthesis is anchored to the implants by means of, for example, push buttons or a rod sleeve construction.
