Getting Dental Implants

Dental implants are a procedure performed by a periodontist where an artificial tooth is placed in your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or group of teeth or a bridge. This is usually performed for people with good dental health, but have lost their tooth because of periodontal disease, injury or another reason. Implants are more high-tech in nature than the traditional bridgework. Unlike bridgework, dental implants do not depend on surrounding teeth for support.

Implants give a natural look and feel, so you might forget that you have lost a tooth. It will bring back your confidence – personally and professionally. Dental implants may also help to prevent spaces from missing teeth, secure your dentures, and help you if you’re having difficulty chewing. Implants give you the feeling of having your own teeth. They can last a lifetime when performed properly, and with diligent maintenance by the patient. It is considered the best solution for missing tooth or teeth problems.

Uses for dental implants:

• Replaces tooth or teeth without affecting neighboring teeth.
• Provides support to the bridge, and prevents the need for partial denture removal.
• Provides support to the dentures making it more comfortable, safe and secure.

Dental Implants’ Benefits:

• Look. Dental implants gives you the look and feel of having your own tooth! While dental implants incorporate into the part of your bone, it prevents gum recession and bone loss that usually go with dentures and bridgework. No one will ever recognize that you have a dental implant.
• Tooth-saving. Dental implants will not sacrifice your other teeth like in a bridge because your other teeth are not modified to hold the implant. Most of your teeth are untouched, which is an important benefit for your oral hygiene and health!
• Confidence. Implants will let you speak again, eat, and smile with confidence and comfort! They are safe and secure and offer freedom from the clicks and wobbles of dentures. They’ll let you say goodbye to denture worries and problems and messy glues and pastes.
• Reliable. The success of dental implants is very predictable. They are considered the best option for tooth replacement.