What are dental implants used for?

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is positioned into your jaw to hold an alternate tooth or bridge in place. If you are considering dental implants as a solution, it is important that you are in good general and oral health. Sufficient bone in your jaw is required to support the implant, and the best candidates have healthy gum tissues that are free of periodontal disease.

Dental implants are used to restore one or more teeth without affecting the adjacent teeth. It can also be used to sustain a bridge and do away with the need for a removable partial denture. It can also offer support to a denture, protecting it and giving more comfort to the patient.

Dental implants are the best solutions for missing teeth. Dental implants give the effect and feel of your own teeth, by integrating to the structure of your bone and avoiding the bone loss and gum recession that is frequently accompanied by bridgework and dentures. The replacement tooth will not be visible.

Dental implants don't compromise the quality of your adjoining teeth as in the case of dental bridges. This is because adjoining teeth are not changed to sustain the implant. More of your own teeth are left untouched, which is an important long-term benefit to your oral health.

Dental implants will also allow you to speak and eat with comfort and confidence, unlike dentures which at times can be quite irritating with its clicks and wobbles.

According to your dental condition and the type of implant chosen, your dentist can create a tailor made treatment for your exact needs.

Dental implants have a more natural look and feel and are the best solution for missing teeth because they are conservative, predictable, and long lasting.



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