Dental implant is not Medieval PAIN

Going for the bi –annual Dental cleaning I saw an advertisement for dental implants,

I never knew of such a thing existed, the advertisement had shown images of a big industrial looking screw imbedded deep and securely into a person’s gums.

The image of a screw in the your jaw was what captured my attention, but with the latest measures in comfort with dental work; a root canal is pretty much painless, A decade ago that term ‘root canal’ had always had an association with being a great source of pain; now getting a large needle is barely a felt pinch.  The dental implant procedure is painless and relatively quick.    Implants most advantageous function is that it replaces the need for dentures, and secures the individual with enjoyment and comfort of dining and chewing without fear of food slotted through gaps, there is no gum or teeth pain/irritation, and it can improve one's own self esteem.

 

With bridge work, teeth would need to be filed down so it would fit,  but with implants your teeth stays intact, the screw is topped with a crown and it works with your existing teeth.  which was the the top image that made me cringe at first glance.

The area of concern for me would always be cost if you don't have coverage.  There are some recent youtube sites that showcase dental implants, and discuss more on it, to help you make an informed decision if implants is something that interest you or someone you know.
These images are from implant provide Hiossen.