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Dental implants are widely recognized today as the most effective modern dental solution for replacing missing teeth. To help you understand why implant dentistry is now preferred, we are sharing three major advantages of dental implants compared to traditional tooth replacement options.
Before we begin, it is worth mentioning that our dental clinic team includes dentists with advanced implantology training who are Fellows of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
Dental implants are small screws made of titanium, a material that is biocompatible with the human body, meaning it is very well tolerated. During surgery, an incision is made in the gum to place the implant directly into the jawbone. The site is then closed so healing can begin. The healing period lasts several weeks and is crucial because it allows an essential process to occur: osseointegration.
During healing, new bone cells form around the implant. In other words, the implant fuses firmly with the jawbone. Thanks to osseointegration, dental implants offer significant advantages for replacing missing teeth. Here are the three main benefits of implant dentistry.
Because of osseointegration, dental implants become firmly anchored in the jawbone. Once fully healed, different types of dental restorations can be attached to the implants: a crown to replace a single tooth, a bridge to replace up to four adjacent teeth, or a denture to replace an entire arch. Depending on the number of teeth being replaced and the chosen restoration, the appropriate number of implants is placed. For example, a full denture often requires four to six implants in the jaw.
In all cases, dental implants provide replacement teeth with excellent strength and stability. Patients can eat a wide variety of foods comfortably. Thanks to implant dentistry, unstable dentures that move or click against the jaw become a thing of the past.
Dental implants can remain in place for many years, even several decades. To achieve this, the patient must maintain excellent oral hygiene habits and attend regular dental checkups. This ensures the health of the surrounding tissues, which is essential for keeping implants firmly in place over time.
If the dental restoration attached to the implants becomes damaged, it can be repaired or replaced without affecting the implants themselves.
This last advantage is especially important. When missing teeth are not replaced quickly, the absence of their roots means the jawbone is no longer stimulated. Over the medium or long term, this leads to bone resorption, which is the loss of bone volume. In more advanced cases, bone loss can cause premature facial aging because the facial muscles lose support and the mouth gradually moves backward in relation to the chin.
Thanks to dental implants, which act like natural tooth roots, the jawbone continues to be stimulated and regenerate. This prevents bone loss and the consequences that come with it.
Are you looking to replace missing teeth and wondering whether dental implants are the right solution for you? Schedule a consultation in implant dentistry with one of our general dentists. Our team will guide you toward the best treatment to meet your dental needs.
