The Many Advantages of Dental Implants
If you are missing one or more teeth and want a comprehensive replacement option that enhances both your smile and your health, dental implants might be the solution you’re looking for.
Dental implants replace the whole tooth, not just the visible portion. This difference is important because, without the root, that area of the underlying bone begins to atrophy. Being without teeth for a prolonged period can change the contours of your face and jaw and can lead to a prematurely aged appearance.
Denture wearers have the highest risk of experiencing rapid bone loss (resorption) because the jaw shrinks faster when many teeth are missing.
Implant-Supported Restorations
Any restoration can be supported by dental implants – One difference is that while a crown can be used to repair a damaged tooth, an implant-supported crown replaces it.
- Implant-Supported Crowns – to permanently replace an individual tooth with a single dental implant.
- Implant-Supported Bridges – to permanently replace rows of missing teeth with at least two dental implants.
- Implant-Supported Dentures – to permanently replace full arches of missing teeth with a minimum of four to six dental implants.
- Overdentures – to stabilize removable dentures with at two or more dental implants
Other Benefits of Tooth Replacement with Dental Implants
Restorations that are supported by dental implants feel and function like natural teeth; they contribute to your oral health by being secure and as easy to brush as your own teeth. Crowns, bridges, and dentures don’t get cavities, but vigilant home hygiene is still very important to prevent harmful bacteria from spreading to the gums and causing infection.
Keeping your smile healthy also helps keeps the rest of your body healthy as an abundance of oral bacteria can cause or contribute to other health conditions.
Call the Fort Wayne Dental Office of Dr. Timothy S. Berger and Dr. Jon Robison to Learn More
Our staff is happy to answer your questions or schedule a dental implant consultation. Call us today to schedule a comprehensive evaluation.