{"id":640,"date":"2025-04-09T09:57:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T09:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dgdental.com\/blog\/?p=640"},"modified":"2025-05-27T21:59:29","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T21:59:29","slug":"4-dental-implant-terms-you-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dgdental.com\/blog\/4-dental-implant-terms-you-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Definitions of Dentistry: 4 Dental Implant Terms You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Since dental implants are the “gold standard” of tooth replacement, many folks want to get them right away. Getting details about these prosthetics<\/a> first often doesn’t seem appealing. That said, you should know several dental implant terms before pursuing the treatment; such knowledge will ensure a smoother procedure. Your West Orange dentist has stopped by to ensure you know these words and phrases. So, here are four key dental implant terms you should know before your care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Dental Implant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll obviously need to know what \u201cdental implant\u201d refers to. Otherwise, the core details of your treatment won\u2019t make sense to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A dental implant or fixture is a small post that replaces a missing tooth. Once placed in your jaw\u2019s empty socket (by a qualified dentist), it eventually becomes a permanent part of your mouth. That means the implant won\u2019t slip, fall, or become unstable like other tooth replacements might. On the contrary, it should (with proper care) remain strong and durable for many years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Titanium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental implants work well due to their materials. Given that fact, it\u2019s only natural that you should know about titanium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Titanium is a silvery-gray metal that serves as the main material for dental implants. Due to its biocompatible nature, it lets each implant post slowly fuse with a patient\u2019s jawbone. The metal\u2019s lightweight nature also reduces the weight of your post on your bone or within your mouth. At the same time, titanium is a material few people are allergic to; patients rarely ever react to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abutment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While the implant post serves as a replacement tooth root, it\u2019s not the only component used for treatment. The abutment is also worth mentioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In short, an abutment is a small metal connector used in dentistry. It\u2019s typically attached to a dental implant so the post can hold a final restoration. As such, the abutment work is done after the implant fuses with a patient\u2019s jaw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Osseointegration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental implants have a permanence that other replacement teeth don\u2019t. As for why that\u2019s the case, thank osseointegration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOsseointegration\u201d comes from the Greek word for \u201cbone\u201d and the Latin word for \u201cto make whole.\u201d In dentistry, it refers to how a dental implant fuses with a patient\u2019s jawbone over six months. This fusion process is crucial to the overall treatment and ensures the final implants succeed. More specifically, it makes the posts secure enough to help a patient chew, speak, and smile well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For other dental implant terms you should know, consult your dental provider. They\u2019ll share the relevant facts and details with you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

D&G Dental of West Orange<\/a> is based in West Orange, NJ. Led by Drs. Dawoud<\/a>, Gencarelli<\/a>, Bellentine<\/a>, and Lee<\/a>, our practice is eager to give every patient their dream smile. That means we offer tailored treatments that span preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, ensuring you get the best possible results. Our team is also proud to place dental implants entirely in-house! For more details or to book a visit, please contact us on our website<\/a> or by phone at (973)-731-2200.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Since dental implants are the “gold standard” of tooth replacement, many folks want to get them right away. Getting details about these prosthetics first often doesn’t seem appealing. That said, you should know several dental implant terms before pursuing the treatment; such knowledge will ensure a smoother procedure. Your West Orange dentist has stopped by […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n4 Dental Implant Terms You Should Know | D&G Dental of West Orange<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Before you get your replacement teeth, there are four dental implant terms you should know. 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