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Dental Implants

Dental implants are human-made replacements for the root of a tooth. If a patient has broken or missing teeth due to injury, periodontal disease, decay, or congenital defects, a dental implant can replace a single tooth, several teeth, or the entire upper or lower jawline.

Most modern dental implants are made of titanium and look similar in size and shape to the natural root of a tooth. Titanium is very strong and durable, and this material can fuse to the cells within the bone of your jaw over time. The fusing process is called osseointegration, which makes the implant even stronger.

Benefits of Dental Implants

  1. Dental Implants function as real teethDental implants come with a number of benefits. They are the next best thing to natural teeth, offering strength and stability that restores a lost or damaged tooth. When placed correctly, the implant will fuse with your bone and create a tooth that fits, feels, and looks like a natural tooth. With proper care, a dental implant can last for many years without failing or causing other issues. In fact, your implant could last for your entire lifetime. It may require some periodic adjustments but typically won’t need replacement.
  2. A dental implant can also protect the healthy bone within your jaw. Leaving spaces due to tooth loss or decay can lead to additional health concerns, such as additional bone loss, but a dental implant procedure can actually preserve and stimulate your bone to keep growing, preventing loss over time. When you don’t have enough teeth in your mouth, your face might look sunken and unnatural, and adding a dental implant can restore the shape of your face and mouth.
  3. Alternatives to dental implants include bridges and dentures, although these aren’t as comfortable for most patients. People often complain about the fit of dentures, which make it harder to eat, speak, or even smile naturally.

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