Tooth loss is an unfortunate, common reality for
many people. Years
ago dentures and bridges were the only way to take care of this issue. These
methods are known to cause discomfort to the wearer as well as have a fairly painstaking
maintenance routine. Dental implants are an easy, permanent, and natural
feeling replacement for missing teeth.
A
dental implant is an artificial tooth “root” made of titanium metal that is
placed in the mouth by an oral surgeon. It fuses to the jaw
bone and becomes the best permanent fixture in the mouth that can support a
dental prosthesis like a crown, bridge, or denture. Here are a few things you should know about dental implants if you’re considering them:
Dental implants are less expensive over time: Dental implants tend to be an expensive procedure up
front requiring a substantial investment either all at once or in instalments. With
the proper care dental implants don’t require any more upkeep than normal
teeth. But, other tooth replacement options such as dentures and dental bridges are not one-time
fixes and generally require further attention or replacement throughout your
lifetime. This means that many people who choose dental implants actually save money in the long run. Dental implants tend to be an expensive procedure up
front, requiring a substantial investment either all at once or in instalments.
Dental implants have a high success rate: Dental implants have one of the highest
success rates of 95 to 98 percent.
Moreover, dental implants have been around for over 30 years and have a proven
track record supported by thousands of comprehensive studies. Of course, the success rate varies based on the
dental health of the individual undergoing the procedure and the skill and
expertise of the person performing the procedure.
Dental implants help to preserve remaining healthy teeth: If you don’t replace a failed tooth, your healthy teeth will
begin to shift into the open space, which causes your teeth to become weaker
and vulnerable to decay. Dental implants allow you to leave
your healthy teeth alone while giving you longer-lasting, fully-functional
replacements for your missing teeth. A fixed bridge is the most common option for replacing missing teeth
when there are healthy teeth remaining. However, this solution often requires
the alteration of otherwise healthy teeth by filing them down to the proper
size to fit into crowns that act as anchors for the bridge.
Dental implants prevent bone loss: Unlike fixed bridges, dental
implants can preserve the health of your
jawbone. Once a tooth is lost, the bone in that area begins to deteriorate
over time because the jawbone is no longer receiving stimulation. Dental implants replace the roots of
the missing teeth, imitating the stimulation of the jawbone, and preventing further deterioration.
Dental implants restore function and make eating easier: Dental implants allow you to retain
your love of eating and enable you to enjoy a natural, satisfying chewing
experience. As well it will naturally restore your smile so no one will ever
know you lost a tooth.
Chewing with dental implants is
equivalent to chewing with your natural teeth. For someone used to the hassle
of dentures or worried about the restrictions that come with other dental treatment options, dental implants are an incredible alternative. Go
ahead and have your favourite chewy favourites and eat all the crunchy carrots
you want. Dental implants allow you to retain or regain your love of eating.
“500,000 people get dental implants each
year.” (Anonymous)[i]
[i] Sources used:
·
“5 Things You Need to Know About Dental Implants” by Parke-Rogers
·
“5 things you should know about dental implants” by Crookes
& Jenkins
·
“5 things you should know about dental implants” by Dr Thomas Joseph
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