A dental implant is an artificial replacement for the root portion of your natural tooth and is placed and anchored into the jaw bone to support a crown, a bridge or secure a denture firmly in place. They are the ideal option for replacing missing teeth as they last a life time.
In function and aesthetics, they are the closest to natural teeth.
Dental implants can be used for
Single tooth replacement : Requires placement of a single implant and fabrication of a crown over it.
Multiple teeth replacement : Depending on the number of teeth missing, the same or fewer number of implants may be placed.
Eg - In a case of 3 missing teeth, 2 implants can be places and 3 unit bridge can be fabricated over it.
Replacement of all teeth : This can be done by placing a multiunit bridge over implants or an implant supported denture.
Unlike traditional methods of replacing teeth like crowns and bridges, dental implants do not require the support of adjacent teeth therefore preserving the remaining healthy teeth.
Also, in comparison to the loose ill fitting dentures, these are a fixed permanent solution.
BENEFITS
Natural tooth like feeling
Improved appearance
Improved comfort
Improved speech
Eat better, enjoy more foods, better nutrition
Convenience
Improved self-esteem
Dental implants are a great value for your investment. Implants look much better, and feel better, than traditional removable bridges and dentures, and offer the same force for biting as bridges that are fixed in place. Implants will last for your lifetime.!!!
