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List of Reasons for Getting a Dental Implant
Dr. Mark Grucella, DDS • November 1, 2019
There are many alternatives available today to replace one or more missing teeth. However, when it comes to convenience, durability, functionality, and appearance, dental implants have become the popular and preferred choice.
What Are Dental Implants?
A dental implant is a complete tooth replacement system which has three components: a post, an abutment, and a crown. The post of an implant replaces the root of a tooth and is inserted into the jaw bone. Once the post is in place, the jaw bone grows back around it and bonds with the post, securely anchoring it. After the post has been placed into position, an abutment is fitted to it and then a crown is attached to the abutment. The crown is the part of the implant that is visible.
Why Is It Important to Replace Missing Teeth?
When an adult tooth is lost, the surrounding teeth will move over time to fill in the space. This could cause all types of dental problems. Replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant will keep teeth properly spaced.
But that’s not the only reason. Here is a list of reasons why it’s important to replace missing teeth and why dental implants are a great option:
A. Maintain a Healthy Jawbone
If an implant is not used to replace a missing tooth, the underlying jawbone where the tooth was once located will eventually begin to deteriorate and be absorbed by the body. Dental implants are the stimulation needed to produce dense, healthy jawbone.
B. Preservation of Adjacent Teeth
Some tooth replacement systems can weaken adjacent teeth. For example, fitting a tooth-supported bridge entails grinding away the teeth on one or both sides of the missing tooth or teeth. However, dental implants do not require adjustments to surrounding teeth.
C. Enhance Appearance
When jawbone begins to deteriorate because of missing teeth, it often causes someone’s face to sag and appear sunken. This can make a person look years older than they are. People with dentures often complain of having thin lips and sunken cheeks for this very reason. Dental implants keep your face looking full and youthful. Another advantage of dental implants is that cavities will not develop in an implant-restored crown.
D. Maximum Bite, Chew, and Taste
When a tooth is missing, you can’t bite and chew food with ease and comfort. A dental implant is just as strong as a natural tooth. You can bite, chew, and taste all your favorite foods.
E. Ease and Convenience
Unlike a denture, a dental implant becomes a permanent part of someone’s mouth and it’s cared for just like natural teeth – daily brushing, flossing, and regular dental check-ups. Dental implants do not have to be constantly taken out to clean and require no adhesive creams.
F. Natural Look and Feel
Implants are the next best thing to natural, healthy teeth. A dental implant feels completely normal once the implant has fused to bone. It also looks like a natural tooth. Implants are secure and stable which allow people to eat, talk, and smile without reservation or worry. Unlike dentures, they never slip or shift.
G. Long Term Solution
With proper care, dental implants should last a lifetime, making them the best tooth replacement system and the best long-term value.
H. High Success and Satisfaction Rate
Dental implants have a success rate of up to 98 percent. That’s why people who have elected to have a dental implant replace a missing tooth or several missing teeth are so satisfied with their results.
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