There are a number of techniques available for implant placement. There are also many different brands and types of titanium implants. With the extraordinary success of implants, many companies have entered the field. It appears that, properly placed, all the different type titanium implants have a high success rate. There are many ways implants can be utilized.
Implants can assist in the stabilization and retention of removable dental appliances.
For example, as few as two implants in the lower anterior jawbone can make all the difference in the comfort and function of a lower complete denture. Loss of one tooth in an otherwise intact dentition can be devastating. A single implant with a single crown on top is often the perfect solution to that problem. Many patients with no natural teeth have fixed non-removable prostheses thanks to implants. Even cancer and trauma patients who have lost major parts of the jawbone can often be restored with the aid of implants.