Dental Implant India - Dr. Sachdeva’s Dental Institute

  If you are about to get a dental implant, your head might pop the most common question, What is Dental Implant? The question does not end there, what follows is a list of questions ranging from How, When, Why? Dr. Rajat Sachdeva, here has answers to the most frequent questions one might have before opting for a Dental Implant Procedure. What are Dental Implants? Dental Implant is a prosthesis used for replacing a missing tooth. Infact of all the replacement options available for replacing a missing tooth, a dental implant is the one which most closely mimics a natural tooth. Essentially it is a small fixature/post of titanium that is inserted into the jaw bone and thus serving as a missing tooth’s roots. On top of this fixature the dentist can attach; A SINGLE CROWN A FIXED BRIDGE PARTIAL DENTURE COMPLETE DENTURE Once the implant integrates to the bone, the dentist connects a structure known as an abutment to your implant and then attaches your artificial tooth or teeth. So, ther...

  Oral health   is a window to your overall health. Like other areas of the body, our oral cavity is jam-packed with bacteria. Normally the body’s natural defence and good oral health care, such as daily brushing and flossing, keep bacteria at bay; however, without proper hygiene, bacteria can reach levels that might lead to oral infections such as tooth decay and gum diseases. Medications such as decongestants, antihistamines, painkillers, diuretics and anti depressants can reduce saliva flow which could escalate the ora healthcare as saliva is a natural self- cleanser and neutralises acid produced by the bacteria in the mouth limiting the spread of tooth decay. Systemic consequences: Gum infections cause body wide inflammation that raises the risk of developing heart diseases and diabetes, both of which increase the risk of acquiring life threatening coronavirus infection- in fact, inflammation alone is a risk factor of developing  COVID-19 . A heightened risk of stroke...