1. Endosteal Implant – The most common type of implant
- Structure: Titanium screw or cylinder
- Location: Inside the jawbone
- Advantages: High strength, excellent compatibility with bone
- Suitable for: Patients with good bone density
2. Subperiosteal implant
- Structure: A metal frame that is placed on the jawbone, under the gums.
- Location: On the bone, without drilling into it
- Advantages: Suitable for people with low bone density who do not want to undergo bone grafting.
Less common due to today’s advances in bone grafting techniques
3. Zygomatic implant
- Structure: Longer than regular implants
- Location: In the cheekbone (zygomatic)
- Suitable for: Patients with severe maxillary bone loss
- Requires high expertise to execute
4. Mini Implants
- Structure: Smaller diameter than standard implants
- Application: Often used to hold dentures in place
Advantages: Less invasive, suitable for special patients or the elderly
5. Immediate Load Implants
- Application: Installing implants and crowns in one session or over a few days
- Advantages: Save time, instant beauty
- The need for proper bone and gum tissue conditions