Implant Procedure
A dental implant is virtually indistinguishable from other teeth because the dental implant acts like the root of a natural tooth. It is in many ways the best treatment option because it does not affect your adjacent teeth meaning the grinding of your natural teeth for bridges.
As we age, many times our teeth are forgotten. Your teeth are more important then you may think. Teeth are not only important for the enjoyment off food but also the nutrition’s we take in on a daily basis are very important for your overall health and well being. Teeth deteriorate after many years of use. They get worn down, chipped/cracked, and eventually they can be lost due to physical injury or prolonged tooth decay.
If you have just one missing tooth or several missing teeth they can be aided with dental implants. Implant supported crown and bridges are permanently fixed in the mouth, unlike removable appliances. Dental implants look and function like natural teeth without needing the support of neighboring teeth due to the artificial root replacement, the implant. Because dental implants replace the root of the natural tooth, they stimulate and preserve the jawbone and prevent bone deterioration. This preservation of jawbone helps to keep both the bone and gum tissue from collapsing. With a traditional bridge, cement can wash out from underneath exposing the tooth, allowing cavities to form. Dental implants do not get cavities, but require daily brushing and flossing to maintain for healthy gums and help in keeping plaque away from the gum tissue and the bone.
Dentures will fit more securely and comfortably with an dental implant. The common discomfort of movement is eliminated . Older adults are turning towards dental implant supported dentures for their greater comfort and confidence . Many people are often able to eat the foods their favorite foods with dental implant supported dentures vs. with old dentures.
With multiple implants you have the ability to get rid of the ill fitting partial denture.
