Tooth loss is whereby you lose one or more deciduous teeth that become loose and fall out. It is natural during childhood when a person’s adult teeth replace baby teeth. Otherwise, tooth loss is undesirable and is often a result of injury or disease. Besides affecting one’s appearance, tooth loss has been shown to reduce overall health and well-being casually. The good news is that dental implant restoration Glendale can help restore your missing teeth and improve your oral health.
What are dental implants?
Dental implants are high-tech replacement teeth that mimic the whole natural tooth structure. They are made of a titanium post which is inserted into the jawbone and is used to support a crown, bridge, or denture. Dental implant technology has become a state-of-the-art tooth replacement solution because of the following benefits.
Prevents bone loss
The jaw bone in the space where there is no tooth often deteriorates due to lack of stimulation. If you place no implant in the first year of losing a tooth, the bone area loses 25% of its volume, and bone loss continues over the years. Replacement options like dentures can even speed up the bone loss since they rub against the bony ridge, gradually wearing it away. But an implant replaces the root and the tooth and restores chewing to normal, restoring the needed stimulation for natural bone growth.
Durable
A dental bridge may only last for around ten years, but dental implants are built for maximum durability. Implants are made of titanium rods placed inside the jawbone to replicate the functions of the natural root structure. Over time, the titanium rods fuse or form a solid bond with the jawbone, a process called osseointegration. With good oral care, dental implants can survive a lifetime of use. You only undergo the tooth replacement once and enjoy the solution for several years.
Preserves healthy teeth
A replacement option, like a dental bridge, uses the support of the natural teeth closest to the gap. Therefore, these teeth need to be altered to take the anchoring crowns. However, with dental implants, there is no need for modification; the healthy teeth near the gap are left untouched.
No food adjustments
Compared to a dental implant restoration, many people with dentures find them uncomfortable or difficult to eat with. However, dental implants provide unmatched strength while biting and chewing since they are securely fixed into the jaw. Therefore, you can eat all types of food without worrying that your tooth may become loose or fall out of the socket.
Boost confidence
Tooth loss can take a toll on your confidence and self-esteem. Many patients get renewed confidence in their smile after dental implant restoration. The implants and attached restorations are the closest matches to natural teeth, so it is hard to tell them apart. With dental implants, you are less self-conscious when taking pictures or talking to people.
If you have missing teeth, visit your dentist at Alta Canyada Dental Group for dental implants to improve the integrity of your smile.
