Dental Implants

What is A Dental Implant

Dental Implants are a great solution to replace the missing teeth. A superficial titanium root will be surgically placed in the bone. The Implant acts as a root to hold the future crown. After it integrates with the bone, a crown will be placed on top of it. Dental Implants can also be used to give stability and retention to the dentures and make a huge difference in patient’s esthetic and function.

Why Tooth Loss Matters

Losing one tooth might not seem like a big deal for someone who has not experienced this trauma first-hand. Those who have, however, see things very differently.

People with missing teeth are often afraid to smile or laugh, anxious about the possibility of someone noticing the gap. Even if the missing tooth does not show, its absence may alter the shape of the person’s face and cause them to feel self-conscious as a result.

There are also functional concerns related to missing teeth. Once a tooth is gone, the bone under it begins to degrade, and the teeth on either side of the space may shift. Your bite might change, and you might experience premature wear on your remaining teeth due to the increased pressure put on them during chewing. You may even have difficulty eating and speaking normally. All of these problems make it important to replace any lost teeth when you can.

What Can a Dental Implant Do?