An oral appliance that replaces teeth missing is a dental implant. Though they appear to be one cohesive unit, these devices are three separate pieces. Parts of the implant are separate, not to be replaced if one fails, and only one part has to be replaced in the case of a failure.

Attachment of the Dental Implant
When attaching the permanent implant crown, the dentist has two choices: screw-retained dental crowns or cemented crowns.

Screw-retained dental crowns
With screw-retained dental crowns, abutments and crowns can be held in place effectively and allowed to be removed, replaced, and restored without causing damage to other components. Therefore, screw-retained dental crowns are easier to maintain. A screw is inserted through the artificial tooth and attached to the abutment through a small hole in the top of the crowns. Since crowns must be replaced now and then, screw-retained crowns make replacements easier. Despite this, these crowns are not recommended for highly visible teeth since there is a hole in the top of the tooth. It is best to use them on the back teeth since the holes will not be visible. The screw may loosen over time, but a dentist can easily repair it by twisting it back into place.

Cemented dental crowns
Crowns cemented to the abutment are attached with special dental cement. Although cemented crowns are more aesthetically pleasing, replacing and maintaining them is more complicated. Unlike screw-retained crowns, cemented crowns cannot be easily taken apart for replacement. If cemented crowns fail, they need to be removed entirely.

Crowns with screws are not appealing to many dental implant patients. Cemented dental crowns are unquestionably the best option in front and top teeth.

Crowns are the artificial teeth that lie above the gum line and are a crucial part of the implant. As the only exposed portion of an implant, dental crowns frequently require replacement. However, if properly maintained, implants themselves can last a lifetime.

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