Effective Dental Solutions For Tooth Loss

Posted by tony allen on November 17th, 2017

A denture implant is the state-of-the-art tooth replacement method that fills the missing gap in your jaws and helps you to bite naturally, eat virtually anything you want, and brush your teeth normally. Dental implants feel, fit and function like natural teeth.

An artificial set of teeth consists of a very small titanium post that is attached to a lifelike dental crown. In this entire tooth-replacement system, the crown is the only part that is visible in your mouth. The implant lies beneath your gum line in the bony socket. Two, four or more implants can be used to support multiple crowns, or even an entire arch of upper or lower replacement teeth. There are generally two kinds of denture implants:

1. Full Dental Implants: Full denture implants are opted by patients who have lost all their teeth, but still have enough bone in the jaws to support the implants. This kind of denture provides a more stable fit than a regular denture and covers less palate since implants are holding it firmly.

2. Partial Dental Implants: These are used when one or more natural teeth remain in the jaw. Immediate partial dentures help preserve the remaining teeth while improving the aesthetics and function. It is usually done by the patients who cannot have a dental bridge or a fixed denture.

Whether you are missing one tooth, or all your teeth, dental implants are preferred by both doctors and patients. This is because dental implants are:

➢ They are the perfect replacement for natural teeth. Your natural teeth have roots that keep them securely anchored to your jawbone. Similarly, implants form a solid attachment to the bone in your jaw. Also, they are perfect copies of your natural teeth and allow you to eat, speak and smile without inhibition. They will never slip or shift like removable dentures.

➢ Since dental implants actually become part of your jawbone, they provide a permanent solution to tooth loss. While other tooth replacement methods, such as removable dentures and bridgework, may need to be replaced over time, dental implants mostly last the entire life.

➢ It also prevents bone loss. Bone is a living tissue that needs stimulation to rebuild itself and stay healthy. In the case of your jawbone, that stimulation comes from the teeth. Even when one tooth is lost, the bone beneath it begins to melt away. This can give your face a prematurely aged look and even leave your jaw more vulnerable to fractures if left untreated for long. Dental implants prevent this by blending into the jawbone and stabilizing it. No other tooth replacement method can offer this support.