{"id":54441,"date":"2021-03-29T21:02:41","date_gmt":"2021-03-29T21:02:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/demo.dentalvibe.com\/dental-glossary\/snap-in-implant-dental-implants\/"},"modified":"2021-04-06T18:45:33","modified_gmt":"2021-04-06T18:45:33","slug":"snap-in-implant-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"dental-glossary","link":"https:\/\/dentalvibe.com\/ta_lk\/dental-glossary\/snap-in-implant-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0bb8\u0bcd\u0ba9\u0bbe\u0baa\u0bcd-\u0b87\u0ba9\u0bcd \u0b89\u0bb3\u0bcd\u0bb5\u0bc8\u0baa\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bc1"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Today&#8217;s dental implant options, especially for someone who has lost all the teeth due to a medical condition or accident, have increased. Now patients have a cheaper and better option of replacement teeth with a snap-in implant.<\/p>\n<h2>Snap-in Implant (Dentures)<\/h2>\n<p>Unlike the traditional dentures that often increased the risk of falling out of place, you get a stable and versatile option with a snap-in implant option. For snap-in implants, a dentist places screws that hold debentures within the patient&#8217;s jawbone. For snap-in dentures, a dentist implants between two and four screws to hold the denture in place in each jaw; however, you may have up to 10 implants depending on need and budget available.<\/p>\n<p>Once the snap-in implants are in place, an overdenture, commonly known as an implant-supported denture, is placed. A patient may have an option such as temporal and permanent for this implant version. The option for removable debenture is mainly for cleaning purposes.<\/p>\n<h2>Who can use Snap-in Implant?<\/h2>\n<p>Snap-in implants, especially those for dentures, are for those with missing teeth. They are also convenient for those suffering from tooth decay; however, they may not be right for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>The jawbone must remain fully developed for the snap-in implant to function properly. A dentist requires enough bone to support the snap-in implant. Therefore, a snap-in implant is often suitable for adults and grown-ups with a fully developed jawbone.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, a snap-in implant works best when an individual presents good oral health. Smokers are not good candidates for snap-in implants because cigarettes often alter the healing process, increasing the risk of failure. Although if a snap-in implant fails, there exists an option for a redo. However, chances of failure are often minimal when dentists screen a patient before proceeding to a surgical procedure.<\/p>\n<h2>Pros of Snap-in Implant<\/h2>\n<p>This type of dental implant is common for dentures. Having snap-in implant accrues the following benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You get stable denture that makes it easier to speak<\/li>\n<li>Your dentures will not slip or fall out when you speak, sneeze, drink, and eat<\/li>\n<li>Snap-in implant triggers bone growth, preserving the jawbone from further bone loss<\/li>\n<li>Snap-in -implant allow dentures to fit in comfortably and give the patient a natural look<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Cons of having snap-in implant<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Placing a snap-in implant requires an invasive surgical procedure<\/li>\n<li>The healing procedure takes long, prompting for frequent dental visits<\/li>\n<li>Snap-in implants can be costly when compared to conventional dental implants. A patient may require an extra bone graft depending on the extent of the tooth and gum decay.<\/li>\n<li>Snap-in attachments may require tightening because they can become loose sometimes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Snap-in Implant Procedure<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Initial consultation- find a reliable dentist who can take an x-ray of the sinus and the jawbone. Impression and x-ray pictures can help the dentist to forge a mock-up of the required snap-in implant.<\/li>\n<li>Make a treatment plan- depending on your jawbone state, a dentist may recommend a treatment plan to prepare for the snap-in implant.<\/li>\n<li>Bone grafting- the plan may vary depending on individual needs. A dentist may recommend bone grafting if the jawbone cannot accommodate the required snap-in implant.<\/li>\n<li>Fitting the snap-in implant- the patient remains sedated as the dentist inserts titanium rods into the patient&#8217;s jawbone. The implants may take up to six months before the dentist can fit dentures. The patient can use temporary dentures in the meantime<\/li>\n<\/ol>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"template":"","dental-glossary-categories":[4516,4535,4543],"class_list":["post-54441","dental-glossary","type-dental-glossary","status-publish","hentry","dental-glossary-categories-all","dental-glossary-categories-s","dental-glossary-categories-terms-and-procedures"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dentalvibe.com\/ta_lk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/dental-glossary\/54441","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dentalvibe.com\/ta_lk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/dental-glossary"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dentalvibe.com\/ta_lk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/dental-glossary"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dentalvibe.com\/ta_lk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dentalvibe.com\/ta_lk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/dental-glossary\/54441\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dentalvibe.com\/ta_lk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=54441"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"dental-glossary-categories","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dentalvibe.com\/ta_lk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/dental-glossary-categories?post=54441"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}