Dental implants have become a popular choice for
replacing missing teeth because they restore full oral function. But perhaps
the most significant advantage is their ability to provide a long-lasting
solution to tooth loss.
With proper care, dental implants can last patients a
lifetime – but what makes them different than other, popular restoration options?
Biocompatibility –
Through a process called osseointegration, bone in your jaw naturally
incorporates with the titanium root of the dental implant. With the post and
the bone in your jaw fused, the implant has a base that acts like a natural
tooth root. This sturdiness helps your implant withstand decades of typical
oral function, like full biting and chewing.
Strong Anchors –
Restorations like bridges and removable dentures rest on teeth and tissues or
have to be held in place with adhesive. These unstable bases can cause
prosthetics to damage your oral health. However, dental implants are held in
place with a post and an abutment – so they’re not resting on existing teeth,
or rubbing on gums. Their strength and independence gives them a lasting power
that other restorations cannot claim.
Durable and
natural-looking ceramics – In many cases, other restorations have to be
replaced entirely because of wear and tear, or signs of aging.
Ceramic-over-metal dental crowns and bridges start to show a black line around
your gums after a time and need to be completely replaced in order to look more
natural. However, the all-ceramic crowns used on dental implants do not show
their age in this way. And if your crown does happen to chip as the result of
an accident, the crown is the only thing that needs restoring – not the whole
post or abutment.
Dental implants integrate naturally with bone and do not
interfere with surrounding teeth, making them an ideal choice for long-lasting
dental restorations. If you have questions about how dental
implants can help you, contact Sienna Smiles for your consultation.
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