Benefits of Dental Implants
Russellville, AL
Severe tooth decay, traumatic accidents, genetic disorders, and other dental conditions can lead to broken, damaged, or missing teeth. People whose permanent teeth have fallen out prematurely, were missing since the beginning, or had to be extracted, need dental implants to replace their original teeth.
Dental implants are artificial roots for your new teeth that replace your damaged or missing teeth. During the dental implant procedure, your periodontist will insert a metal screw inside your jawbone that will act as the root for your replacement teeth.
An extended metal post called the abutment is attached to this metal screw. The abutment protrudes out of your gums and acts as a grip for your replacement teeth. With time, the metal roots completely fuse with your jawbone and start to function just like the natural roots of your teeth. This fusion is known as osseointegration.
Ideal candidates for dental implants are those who have damaged or missing teeth but are unwilling to wear dental bridges, crowns, or dentures.
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The benefits of dental implants are as follows:
Permanent Solution to Tooth Loss
Dental implants are a permanent solution to tooth loss. Unlike dentures and dental bridges, dental implants last a lifetime. They don’t have to be adjusted after every few months or replaced after 5 or 10 years. The dental implant materials are made of stainless steel and ensure durability. You will not have to worry about getting your dental implants replaced every few years because the stainless steel screws and abutments are designed to integrate naturally in your jawbone and function just like the real roots of your teeth.
Does Not Change the Shape of Your Face
Wearing dentures for years can change the shape of your face. This becomes visible when you see a person without dentures. It can cause the skin to sink, giving you a gaunt appearance. Ill-fitting dentures cause more damage than good because the facial muscles contract and start to sag, leading to permanent facial deformation.
However, dental implants act just like your real teeth. They help you to restore your smile, align your existing teeth in their correct place and retain the shape of your face.
Easy to Care For
Unlike dentures, crowns, or dental bridges, dental implants do not require any special care. They are irremovable and completely grounded in your jawbone. You do not have to worry about dental implants becoming loose while eating, brushing, or sleeping.
Sometimes, patients with dental crowns ingest their crowns by mistake in their sleep. When the dental adhesive dries out, the crown loses its grip and becomes loose. Loose crowns can fall off and will need to be fixed again by the dentist. But this will never be the case with dental implants because the metal screw and extension will hold the new tooth firmly in place.
Restores Bad Bites
For patients who have lost their teeth, have missing teeth, or are prone to malocclusions (bad bites), the gap in their teeth can cause adjacent teeth to shift from their place and become crooked or misaligned. Misaligned teeth can affect our speech, smile, and can cause inconvenience while eating or brushing.
But dental implants can fill this tooth gap and force the adjacent teeth to align properly on the jawbone. The placement of dental implants exerts pressure on the adjacent teeth and shifts them back into position.
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If you are considering getting dental implants to replace your damaged or missing teeth, then visit us at Singing River Dentistry. Our dedicated team includes and . Call us today at 256-460-4191 to book your appointment
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