Dental Implants: Better Than The Rest

Considering a dental bridge? Reconsider and consider dental implants. Dental implants are a safe way to replace some or all of your teeth with successful, long term results. If cared for properly, your new implants can provide you with a lifetime of use, along with the added benefits of having the look and feel of natural teeth. Has your curiosity been peaked?

Dental Implant examples So what are dental implants, you're wondering? They are titanium posts that are similar to tooth roots (see picture). The posts are inserted into the jawbone and as the jaw heals around it, locking the implant in place. The new tooth is then placed on top of the post, replacing the missing tooth with a brand spanking new one.

But why dental implants over a dental bridge? When you have a tooth replaced with the typical bridge method, the tooth on both sides of the missing tooth are shaved down to almost nothing, so that the bridge to be cemented onto them. These "support" teeth are most likely healthy teeth that are being intentionally compromised and cannot be replaced. On the other hand, implants are freestanding, replacing the missing tooth and root without interfering or causing damage to your other teeth. Better yet, implants actually help keep your the bone structure of your jar healthy. Studies show that dental implants stimulate and preserve the jawbone, helping prevent erosion over time that is responsible for facial changes due to tooth loss.

So before you go for the traditional bridge route, check with your dentist about dental implants and your options. Remember, it never hurts to ask.

Considering dental implants in Denver? Professional Periodontics and Implant Dentistry is a periodontal specialty practice with over ten years experience placing dental implants and performing necessary supporting proceedures like sinus lifts and bone grafts. They are located in southeast Denver at Hampden and Havana.

Posted on March 12, 2010 15:45:02 by Blog Author