If you are missing a tooth, you are probably wondering which restoration is best for you. Depending on your situation, you may need to replace a single tooth or an entire arch. Here are four reasons why dental implants should be on the top of your list for replacement teeth.
1. Replaces Missing Teeth Entirely
While dentures, partials, and bridges work as adequate restorations for many individuals, they don’t replace the entire missing tooth. On the other hand, dental implants replace the whole tooth, from the root up to the chewing surface. Not only does this provide additional support for the visible prosthesis, the implant works below the surface of gums to restore anatomical structure and provide support for the jawbone.
2. Prevents Accelerated Jawbone Deterioration
When a tooth goes missing, the jaw goes through a process called resorption. This breaks down the bone and weakens its support. Eventually, patients using dentures will require refitting due to accelerated bone deterioration. Replacing the root of the tooth with an implant post directly prevents this issue. Additionally, the titanium used to replace the root is a unique material that fuses with the natural bone to support dental structure.
Not only does this provide a functional restoration, it also provides support for facial aesthetics. Dental implants prevent signs of premature aging that result from missing teeth, such as the appearance of collapsed or sagging cheeks. Dental implants preserve your dental health and keep you looking young.
3. Improves comfort and function
Speaking and eating with missing teeth is difficult. While dentures restore some functions to the smile, it still remains difficult to speak and eat efficiently. Dental implants stabilize prostheses and completely restore function to the smile. Patients utilizing dental implants benefit from improved utility and comfort when performing everyday activities.
4. Enhances Convenience
Dental implants make it easy for those with missing teeth to live a comfortable daily life. Patients no longer have to experience the embarrassment of dentures falling out or the difficulty of maintaining hygiene. Maintaining dentures with dental implants is as easy as maintaining natural teeth, just brush and floss normally.
Additionally, should the prosthetic ever become damaged or malfunction in any way, repairing or replacing the dentures can be easily done without requiring additional surgery. Once dental implants have been placed, they provide a permanent fix.
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