What are the Benefits of Dental Implants?
Finding the right solution to fill the empty spaces left by missing teeth can be difficult. It is hard to know what meets your aesthetic goals and improves dental function. Tooth replacement options such as traditional dentures and bridges work well to restore aesthetics, but you do not completely regain bite strength. Pacific Dental Associates offers dental implants, a comprehensive treatment, to maintain a patient’s oral health and rejuvenate their appearance.
Restrictions
Those who utilize dentures have to consciously be aware of what they eat. Dense, fibrous, and crunchy foods like apples and popcorn are difficult to eat and may damage or dislodge your appliance. Performing everyday activities such as speaking or chewing can cause your prosthetic to fall out or move.
Dental implants are stable and constantly support the smile to provide continuous dental function. Implant-supported restorations blend seamlessly with your smile, so patients are confident when showing it off after tooth loss.
Reestablishing Bone Strength
Even missing just one tooth negatively impacts a person’s attitude toward their smile, and closes them off from opportunities. The loss of a single tooth affects your dental anatomy due to surrounding teeth beginning to shift into the empty space. If an individual does not treat a lost tooth for a long time, this may cause the surrounding jawbone to reduce due to the loss of stimuli. This process is called resorption. Decreasing bone mass may cause a person’s jaw to appear shrunken, having them look prematurely aged.
Dental implants halt the resorption process and encourage bone development. Implant posts are surgically placed into the jaw, so the two may fuse to promote healthy volume and regain your bite strength. Qualifying for implant placement, however, requires an individual to have sufficient bone mass in order to support the implant post for increased chances of success. For those who have left missing teeth untreated, a bone graft may be necessary before proceeding with dental implant treatment.
Dental Function
Traditional dentures rely on adhesives or suction to remain in place and provide support. They require frequent readjustment or realignment to accommodate a person’s changing jaw shape. Implant-supported dentures maintain your dental anatomy and preserve your oral health. Dental implants let you regain the full force of your bite, and allow you to eat all your favorite foods. A fully operational bite means you chew effectively and digest healthily.
For more information about dental implants, contact Pacific Dental Associates. We want our patients to enjoy the benefits of a functional and beautiful smile.