{"id":10156,"date":"2022-05-05T12:08:55","date_gmt":"2022-05-05T06:38:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/?p=10156"},"modified":"2026-07-09T18:08:03","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T12:38:03","slug":"types-of-teeth-implants-know-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/types-of-teeth-implants-know-the-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Types of Dental Implants: Basal, Zygomatic, Zirconia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Did you know that there are different types of dental implants? They are a type of dental prosthesis that replace missing teeth. It help to restore the appearance of your smile and improve your speaking and eating abilities. Implants or Screws used to replace single teeth, and in some cases, entire mouths. These placed into a tooth socket or dental implant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What are dental implants?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dental implants are artificial tooth-root supports placed in bone to hold crowns, bridges or full-mouth fixed teeth. The implant is hidden under the gum and bone, while the visible part is the crown or prosthesis fixed over it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common types of dental implants<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The main types include endosteal implants, immediate loading implants, mini implants, full-mouth implant systems and zygomatic implants. The right type depends on bone, gums, bite, medical history, missing teeth and final prosthesis design.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Types of Teeth Implants<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Endosteal Teeth Implants<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Endosteal are one of the most common\u00a0type of dental implant. They suited for most patients but, they require a good, healthy jawbone for the post to fuse to. Endosteas are placeholder posts that are shaped like screws, put into the jaw that the false teeth are fitted onto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the procedure done it takes a little time to heal. It requires the time to fuse together and create a stronghold. Once it\u2019s healed, dental crowns can be placed onto the post to fit in with the surrounding teeth. If you don\u2019t like the idea of something being placed into your jawbone, you might like the idea of the second most common dental implant a little more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subperiosteal Teeth Implants<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Another type of dental implant is Subperiosteal, which are the most used alternative to Endosteal. Instead of being fixed into the jawbone, subperiosteal rests on top of the bone but still under the gum. A metal frame placed under the gum with a post attached to it. The gum then heals around the frame to hold it in place. The dental crowns secured to the poles that come from the gum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This procedure is only used if the patient doesn\u2019t have enough jawbone for an implant to be placed or if the person in question just doesn\u2019t want to go through with intensive oral surgery<\/a> to add bone to the area.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Zygomatic Dental Implants<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Zygomatic implants <\/a>are the least common type available to you. It is the most advanced procedure and should only be done if you don\u2019t have enough jawbone for the Endosteal in upper jaw. The implant is placed in the patient\u2019s cheekbone rather than the jawbone. In cases where there is virtually no bone, weak or minimal bone, dental screws are feasible with or without bone grafting. Furthermore, all teeth in a jaw can be fixed on merely 4 screws, called All-on-4 Technique. Zygomatic implants are longer implants used in selected upper-jaw cases with severe bone loss. They take support from the cheekbone and may reduce the need for extensive bone grafting in suitable patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThose who do not have enough jaw bone for the secure insertion of screws don\u2019t have to give up on fixed dental prosthesis, thanks to Zygoma implants. With advanced Implantology; dental treatment for missing teeth in less or no bone can be completed in just One Day or a Single Sitting.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\nDr. Chirag Chamria, Maxillofacial Surgeon<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Zirconia Dental Implants<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The Ceramic or Zirconia Dental Implants insertion procedure is performed at lower torque, making it more comfortable for the patient and generating less heat during treatment. The adaptation of soft tissues around the implant is active, reducing gum pockets and making cleaning easier. Ideal for patients allergic or sensitive to metals, such as after radiation therapy. Repeated failures of Titanium Implants may be due to cellular sensitivity; Metal Free Implants provide a reliable alternative. Unlike metal implants, Metal Free Dental Implants do not leach into surrounding tissues, preventing local pain or swelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Immediate Load Dental Implants<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

This type of screw is much like adding a spare tire on to your car except with teeth. It allows for the final placement of a dental crown or bridge, the same day as your implant placement. Immediate loading means temporary or fixed teeth may be attached soon after implant placement in selected cases. It depends on implant stability, bone support, infection control, bite force and prosthetic design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mini Dental Implants<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

These toothpick sized implants that are extremely narrow. Their primary use is to stabilise a lower denture<\/a>. They are less innovative than the others, but still a perfectly acceptable option for you to look into.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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