Dental Implant Benefits

Dental implants offer multiple benefits. Implants are a popular restorative dentistry solution which is considered to be a stronger and more durable alternative to options like crowns or bridges. Dental implants are also more stable and user-friendly than traditional dentures. Some people who wear dentures experience the dentures slipping or moving around in their mouth, which can make speaking and chewing difficult. With dental implants, patients don't have to worry about this since the implants are permanently affixed to the jawbone.

If the surgery is performed properly, the patient can enjoy a lifetime of natural and healthy looking teeth that are comfortable and permanent. Dental implants are:

• Natural: Implants look, feel, and function like regular teeth.
• Strong: Implants do not decay.
• Successful: When performed correctly, and placed properly, implants have the highest success rate of any restorative procedure.

As compared to other tooth replacement options, dental implants also:

• Prevent Bone Loss: Because titanium implant posts are integrated into the jaw, they also help prevent bone loss and gum recession (because the pressure of chewing stimulates the underlying bone and prevents it from deteriorating due to disuse).
• Save Teeth: As opposed to crowns and bridges, implants do not require strong and healthy surrounding teeth to hold up the implant, nor do they require other teeth to be filed down to prepare for a restoration.
• Support Facial Integrity: Implants encourage long-term facial integrity by supporting the jawbone and keeping it from deteriorating. 

Contact an Implant Specialist near You

If you are interested in reaping the rewards of dental implants for yourself, take a look at our online directory to find an experienced implant specialist near you. We provide a free list of dentists in your area who specialize in implant dentistry to replace missing teeth.