Dental implants are medical devices surgically implanted into the jaw to restore a person's ability to chew or their appearance. They provide support for artificial (fake) teeth, such as crowns, bridges, or dentures
Benefits of Dental Implant Systems
Dental implant systems offer numerous benefits, making them a popular solution for tooth replacement. They help restore the ability to chew properly, improve cosmetic appearance, and prevent jawbone shrinkage caused by bone loss
Restores the ability to chew
Restores cosmetic appearance
Helps keep the jawbone from shrinking due to bone loss
Preserves the health of the surrounding bone and gums
Helps keep adjacent (nearby) teeth stable
Improves quality of life
Risks Associated with Dental Implant Systems
Dental implant procedures, while generally successful, carry several potential risks that patients should be aware of. These include direct damage to adjacent natural teeth or surrounding tissues like sinus perforation during placement surgery. There's also the possibility of jawbone fracture during the surgical process. Post-procedure, patients might experience inadequate function, such as an abnormal bite, or a sensation of looseness or twisting due to abutment screw issues. Implant body failure can occur from systemic infections, particularly in uncontrolled diabetics, or local infections in supporting bone and gums
Affordable Dental Implants
Every year, more and more people are choosing dental implants as the #1 solution for restoring lost teeth. Whether you already have dentures or you’re looking to replace a few missing teeth, dental implants can revive your smile and drastically improve your quality of life.
How Long Do Dental Implants Last?
With careful maintenance of dental implants, they can last a lifetime.
The implant itself is permanent once the titanium screw has healed. Patients can help make sure it stays healthy long term by maintaining good oral hygiene to help prevent any complications.
The crown, or artificial tooth, can last as long as 15 years, and up to 20 if the patient takes good care of it. The crown can be replaced if needed, if it is chipped, cracked, severely stained or damaged in any other way.
Patients who smoke and those who have gum disease should be aware that they are at an increased risk of developing peri-implantitis, which can threaten the long term success of a dental implant.
In order to help their dental implants last as long as they can, patients should brush their teeth twice daily and floss once a day, just as they would their natural teeth
Protect Existing Teeth and Bone Structure
Gaps in your teeth allow the surrounding teeth to shift. Filling these gaps with a new tooth implant ensures that the rest of your teeth stay in place. These implants are installed directly into the bone, stimulating the bone to grow around the implant to fuse it to the jaw.