Why do you need Dental Implants?

A dental implant can replace your tooth root when it fails. Dental implants are metal frames that are placed into the jawbone underneath your gums. These provide a strong foundation for permanent or temporary replacement teeth which are custom made for your natural teeth, well known as “Artificial tooth root”

Are you always stuck up with raising a question that “can dental implants always be used to replace missing teeth? Usually, it depends on the condition of your jawbone. Your dentist will arrange the slots for special tests to find the count of bone existing. If there is not enough bone or if it is not healthy enough, you can undergo implants without inserting bone into the area first.

 Why do you need Dental Implants?

Tooth loss is a common problem, more than half of the population face at various times throughout our lives. Dental implants can be used to replace one or more than one teeth and sometimes all the teeth.  The main objective of teeth replacement is to restore its functions as the natural teeth.

• Teeth shifting into empty space – When you lose or miss a tooth, the surrounding teeth will usually move to fill up space. Unevenly spaced or crooked teeth are harder to keep clean. So, placing a dental implant can keep your teeth spaced properly.
• Protect your jawbone – If you are going to have a fixed bridge in a place of a dental implant, your jawbone will rapidly become progressively worse underneath the missing tooth. This results due to the lack of adequate stimulation to the bone without a tooth root.
• Implant Supported dentures – Complications with the dentures is the most common problem these days like poor fit, sunken lips and food restrictions. For this, you have a permanent solution with implant-supported dentures.

Implant Process

The process of a dental implant requires oral surgery. During surgery, initially, the dentist will drill a small hole in the jawbone and carefully screw the base into the bone. Later the gum is placed over the implant to heal it.

After the base is healed enough, a second surgery is needed in order to fit the connector into the top of the implant. At last, the crown is placed on the top of the connector and is attached to the connector with special dental cement and a screw.

 Benefits of Dental Implants

When you are thinking to replace your teeth, you will be coming across several options. Dental implants are the option that stands out of the rest. Let’s have a look at the advantages of implants.

• Prevent bone loss

Losing a tooth also tend to lose bone mass in your jaw. This is because there is no longer a root to strengthen the bone. Dental implants are the only tooth replacement option that stimulates new bone growth through a process called osseointegration, which helps in preventing bone loss.

•  Supports your facial structure

Losing the bone also results in sunken lips and eventually causes a change in the shape of your face. Dental implants provide similar support for your face as they look and feel like your own teeth, preventing the face from changing shape.

• Eat easier

One of the biggest complications associated with tooth loss or wearing dentures can make chewing difficult. Dental implants are more stable and they allow you to eat and drink as normal without pain.

• Dental implants are cost effective

If you compare lifetime costs of dental implants with any other restorations, these are surprisingly cost-effective.

• No cavity

In the case of Artificial teeth, the teeth need to be cared to prevent bacteria from causing infections. But the material used in dental implants cannot cause decay. You can stay “NO CAVITY” with dental implants.

• Easy to Care

Dental implants do not require any special care to clean. They can be cleaned as similar to natural tooth i.e., Brushing and flossing twice a day. They don’t need any cups, cleansing tablets and special flossers. You need to undergo regular dental check-ups at dental hospitals.

 

These are some of the tips that help you get awareness about dental implants and how to maintain them. The main objective of this article is to promote knowledge about general oral health topics. This information is not intended to replace any professional advice or treatment. Consult your dentist or dental hospital and seek the advice before you undergo any treatment