Discover the ins and outs of dental implants and crowns in this informative video! Meet Hussein, an experienced implant surgeon at Sandford in Bexleyheath, Kent, and Kat, a dentist and nutritional therapist, working together since 2005.

🦷 Dental Implants Demystified:
Patients often misunderstand dental implants. An implant isn't a tooth but comprises three main components: the implant itself (a titanium screw placed in the jawbone), a titanium post or abutment, and the crown.

🔩 Understanding Implant Components:
Once the implant integrates into the bone, a titanium post is designed and placed onto it, serving as the base for the crown. This crown, matching natural tooth color, is then fitted onto the abutment, forming the three crucial parts of the implant.

👁️‍🗨️ Clarity on Implant Definition:
An implant specifically refers to the titanium screw in the jawbone without any visible tooth structure on top. Educating patients about this distinction is key during consultations.

👑 Crown Options and Maintenance:
Learn about the two crown options: cemented crowns have cement on the abutment, while screw-retained crowns, more preferred nowadays, use tiny screws for attachment. Maintenance varies, with the latter allowing easier access for adjustments if the crown becomes loose over time.

🛠️ Simplifying Maintenance Procedures:
Discover the simple procedure to address loose crowns - tightening screws for screw-retained crowns versus the more complex process of dealing with cemented crowns, which require the entire crown to be replaced.

Join us as we break down common misconceptions, discuss the intricacies of dental implants and crowns, and shed light on the procedures for better understanding dental care.

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