Dental implants technology offers many advantages for anyone looking to replace one or more missing teeth. Here are some of them:
Last a Lifetime
Once an implant has been successfully placed and the surrounding soft tissues show signs of good health and the new replacement teeth are comfortable and well adjusted, then the diligence of your personal attention to oral hygiene and willingness to attend regular checkups and professional cleaning will have the greatest effect on their durability. Plaque and calculus can also form on replacement teeth, increasing the risk of gum infection, soreness, discomfort, and even tooth loosening. Otherwise, with good care, implants will last as long as natural teeth.
Bone Preservation
One of the most important features of dental implants is that they prevent bone resorption. Once in place and supporting your new teeth, normal functional forces (eating, talking, smiling) stimulate the surrounding bone, causing it to become denser and stronger. Without an implant (serving as the tooth root), the underlying bone would diminish (resorption) as growth would be focused in areas with activity. Bone resorption may cause your teeth to shift and face to shrink, causing you to appear older.
Restored Optimal Oral Function
Dental implant restorations are designed to match the shape, size, and color of existing natural teeth for a perfect fit in your mouth. Their strong support allows you to bite with the same amount of force as you would use with your natural teeth. Their stability allows you to pronounce words correctly. And their natural-looking appearance and feel allows you to smile and laugh with confidence.
Normal Dental Care Routine
Although there will be some changes in your daily hygiene procedures during your implant treatment, and for the first few months after the completion of your tooth replacement procedure, once your dentist is satisfied with the results, ongoing care will be similar to any person with all-natural teeth.
Final Note
While artificial teeth won’t get cavities, poor oral health can cause gum disease that affects surrounding gum and bone tissues, causing the implant to weaken. So you should adopt a good oral care plan to prevent any more tooth loss.