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Permanent dental implants for toothless
available
Monday July 23, 2012 11:29:30 PM, IANS
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Kolkata: Patients
suffering from edentulism (missing all teeth in the jaw), on rise
in India due to lack of hygiene and tobacco use, can now look
forward to permanent dental implants which they do not have to
rinse or take out before sleeping, said a renowned dentist Monday.
Conventional dentures still remain the most preferred option for
patients, but they only restore ten percent of chewing ability and
lead to jaw bone degradation, said dentist Suchetan Pradhan, who
is also mentor to Nobel Biocare - a world leader in innovative
restorative and aesthetic dental solutions.
"But implants can restore from 60 to 80 percent of chewing ability
and patients do not experience any bone shrinkage. Additionally it
lasts for life, if proper oral care is taken," he told a media
conference.
Pradhan said a pan Indian survey conducted by the company revealed
that edentulism is on the rise in Indians due to improper oral
hygiene and tobacco chewing habits. It usually strikes post-45 and
is classified as a physical handicap by the World Health
Organisation.
Patients of edentulism experienced speech problems, reduced
chewing ability and loss of normal facial structure, which hugely
impacted their social lives.
The permanent implants and prosthetics are made of titanium and
bio-compatible materials.
"The surgical procedure is done in one sitting. So you can go to
the dentist with a toothless facial expression, but come back with
a full set of pearly whites flashing a million dollar smile," he
said.
Such titanium implants are popular in US and Switzerland, but are
yet to pick up pace in India.
Though it is more expensive than the dentures, its longevity and
hassle-free characteristics make it economically viable in the
long run, he added.
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