Jeff Tollett, DDS Houston Texas

Before the invention of dental implants, the only options available to replace a lost tooth were dentures or bridges. Today, dental implants offer a solution that looks and feels like a natural tooth. They are attractive and comfortable, and they provide many advantages.

What are some of the benefits of dental implants?

If you are considering replacing a lost tooth with an implant, there are many ways it can help you.

Implants are not attached to other teeth

Dental implants are independent of the teeth around them. They do not need the support of other teeth the way bridges do. If one of your neighboring natural teeth needs attention, it does not affect your implant.

Implants stay in place

A dental implant cannot come loose the way dentures can. It is attached to a titanium post inserted into your jaw. It remains in place just as natural teeth do.

Implants look like natural teeth

Tooth loss can cause some people to feel self-conscious, but an implant can fill the gap a lost tooth leaves behind. It restores your natural smile, and it is virtually indistinguishable from a natural tooth. A dental implant can be your secret if you wish.

Implants help with daily activities

Sometimes, a lost tooth can affect speech patterns or your ability to chew. A dental implant helps you regain lost function by filling the space from a missing tooth.

The success rate of dental implants is high

Some factors affect your ability to get a dental implant. They include:

• Your age
• Your general health
• The health of your gums
• The location of the missing tooth

If you are a candidate for a dental implant, however, the success rate is high. Most people enjoy their implants with no problems. Talk to your dentist to see if you have any contraindications for getting a dental implant.

What about full-mouth dental implants?

Some people who have lost most or all of their teeth choose full-mouth implants over bridges or dentures. Implants can offer advantages over conventional tooth replacement methods.

Comfort

A full-mouth implant system can increase the wearer's comfort. Over time, dentures can stop fitting well and cause tissue overgrowth or mouth ulcers. With full-mouth implants, the removable overdenture that snaps onto the implant's frame stays in place.

Bone health

When natural teeth are removed, the roots are taken out as well. Full-mouth dental implants fill the space where the roots were, helping to preserve the surrounding bone structure. Dentures, however, sit on top of the bone, leaving the gap open. This factor can lead to deterioration and jawbone recession.

Tooth stability

Dental implants are integrated into your jaw, meaning that when your jaw moves, they move with it. Dentures clasp onto your jaw and may come loose, affecting your ability to bite and chew.

Conclusion

Dental implants can be a comfortable and more stable alternative to conventional bridges and dentures. If you are interested in learning more, talk to your dentist to see if you are a candidate for implants.

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