Dental Implants

Dental implants are used to fit an artificial tooth in a gap where the natural tooth is missing or severely damaged. The implant itself is made of titanium, and acts as a stable root for the artificial tooth. It’s surgically inserted into the jawbone beneath the gums, and is later joined by the artificial tooth to restore optimal functionality and aesthetics to the mouth.

There are many reasons why a person may lose one or more teeth. There are generally three options to replace a missing tooth or teeth: a removable denture plate, a fixed bridge, and dental implants. There are advantages and disadvantages to each option, and your dentist will help you find the most suitable solution for you, both functionally, aesthetically and financially.

It is without doubt though that dental implants have risen to become the gold standard in modern dentistry for tooth replacement. It is seen by many patients and dentists as the closest replacement option to the real thing!

Dental implants can be used when a single tooth or multiple teeth are missing. And although an implant may cost more initially than other choices for tooth replacement, such as bridges or dentures, they are significantly more stable and durable than the alternatives.

It is also important to understand that when a missing tooth is not replaced in a timely fashion, the surrounding teeth may shift to fill the gap, creating problems than can only be addressed by more extensive and costly interventions.

Patients who invest in dental implants can reap the benefits for decades, provided they take good care of their implants.