Dental implants are a popular form of dental restoration that provides superior appearance and function over previous options. Using a titanium mounting screw set into the jawbone, and a  dental prosthetic known as a crown, your smile can be restored. Titanium does more than provide a stable mounting surface. This metal is known for its ability to stimulate bone growth. Through a process known as osseointegration, this metal combines with the implant and integrates the implant to the bone, much like your previous tooth. This integration is just one of the advantages implants have over dentures.

This list isn’t where the benefits end, however. Dental implants are also more stable and long-lasting than dentures. They can last for decades without losing functionality or appearance. Convenience is another significant edge they have over dentures. Traditional dentures are taken out every night to be cleaned and sanitized. Dental implants remain in place and are cared for much like your natural teeth.

Those most likely to benefit from dental implants include patients who:

• Have good oral health and hygiene practices
• Don’t use tobacco products or vape
• Those who have dense, healthy jawbones
• Don’t have gingivitis or periodontitis

 

Implants are a very versatile solution to tooth replacement. Your dentist can use them to replace a single tooth or multiple teeth. They can also use them to replace an entire arch of teeth using only a few mounting points in the jaw. Expandability is another option; your dentist can use previously placed mounts to facilitate multiple tooth solutions.

Caring for your implants is simple and already part of your standard hygiene practices. You need to continue brushing, flossing, and using a water pik. These standard hygiene practices, combined with a bi-annual visit to your dentist for a checkup, are all that’s required.