What Are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are an important tool in cosmetic dentistry. They are replacement tooth roots; tiny post made of titanium that firmly holds artificial teeth in place. The dental crown is the only visible part of this lifelike tooth-replacement system.

The titanium implant sits beneath your gum line in the bony socket that held your original tooth. Dentists can use multiple implants to support several crowns – even an entire arch of replacement teeth.

Benefits of Dental Implants

Whether you’re missing one tooth or only have one natural tooth left in your mouth, dental implants are the perfect way to restore your smile.

Dentists and patients alike prefer dental implants over other cosmetic dentistry options for a number of reasons.

1. Natural Appearance

Your natural tooth roots anchor your teeth to your jawbone. Implant teeth mimic this method by fusing to your jawbone, resulting in a natural-feeling replacement tooth.

Dentist Carlstadt chooses crowns that perfectly match your natural teeth. Your replacement teeth will be indistinguishable from your natural teeth!

2. Long-Lasting

Removable dentures and bridgework, other tooth-replacement methods, will need to be replaced and remade over time.

Dentists designed implants to last a lifetime. When cared for correctly, you can have the same implants for the rest of your life. Because they’re fused to your jawbone, they offer a permanent tooth replacement solution.

3. Prevent Bone Loss

Tooth loss is inevitably followed by bone loss. Because bone is living tissue, it requires constant stimulation to rebuild and repair itself. Your teeth stimulate your jawbone. When you lose a tooth, the bone underneath it begins to melt away. This leaves your jaw vulnerable to fractures.

Dental implants fuse to your jawbone and stabilize it. It’s the only tooth-replacement method that has this advantage!

4. Easy Maintenance

Implants require no more maintenance than your natural teeth. Brushing and flossing them daily keeps them in tip-top shape.

There’s no need for special creams or adhesives, soaking, or fillings in the future. The only thing you need to watch out for is gum disease. A diligent oral health routine and regular visits to your dentist for deep cleans will ensure you have healthy gums and implants that last a lifetime.

5. Safe for Surrounding Natural Teeth

Dental implants don’t damage or rely on adjacent natural teeth.

Dental bridges require the teeth on either side of the gap to support the replacement tooth. Similarly, partial dentures use adjacent natural teeth for support. Both of these procedures place stress on your natural teeth, weakening them and making them susceptible to decay.

Dental implants don’t rely on your natural teeth for support, keeping the pressure off of your natural teeth.

Restore Your Smile With Dental Implants

You should now have a good understanding of what makes dental implants superior to other tooth replacement techniques. Long-lasting, easy to care for, and completely natural-looking, dental implants are sure to restore your confidence in your smile.

If you would like to experience the benefits of dental implants for yourself, contact us at Smiles by Rizzo to schedule an appointment with an experienced implant dentist.