5 facts why dental implants are the best solution for tooth replacement
When we look back on the past, in the case of losing one or more teeth, the only options were dentures or ceramic dental bridges to replace the missing teeth. Fortunately, with the appearance of dental implants, we have gained a much more durable and secure solution for tooth replacement.
What is a dental implant?
To begin with, let’s review what a dental implant is: A dental implant is a small titanium screw that is implanted into the jawbone and replaces the natural tooth root. After 3 to 6 months of implantation, the dental implant is ready to become a solid foundation for placing definitive prosthetic replacements – ceramic dental crowns, dental bridges, or dentures.
In this week’s blog from Dental Center 4Smile, find out 5 facts about dental implants that prove they are the best solution for replacing lost teeth:
Natural appearance and feel
Dental implants come in different sizes and shapes designed to match the appearance of your natural teeth. When the treatment is complete, dental implants provide a natural appearance, feel, and function like your normal teeth.
Improved ability to eat and chew
When dental implants are secured to the jawbone, they improve the ability to chew and eat and will eventually reduce bone resorption. Dental implants are perfect replacements for missing teeth precisely because they function and look like natural teeth.
No cavities
Dental implants are made of material that cannot decay, so you don’t have to worry about cavities. You will never get cavities in your dental implants.
Which doesn’t mean you don’t have to maintain oral hygiene! On the contrary!
Proper oral hygiene is very important for maintaining dental implants.
Long-term solution
With proper oral hygiene, dental implants can be a long-term solution for your smile. Often for a lifetime.
Prevent bone loss in the jaw
When you lose a tooth, you also lose bone mass in the jaw. Your jawbone needs stimulation to maintain its mass, and dental implants are the only solution for that. The dental implant provides stimulation to the jawbone (as the natural tooth root normally does) and thus helps prevent bone loss.
There are several more advantages to dental implants, if you want to learn more about dental implants, click to read our blogs.
