When patients are looking to restore their smile and replace missing and damaged teeth, we recommend a dental implant. Dental Implants stand out as a state-of-the-art form of tooth replacement. Implants offer more benefits than alternatives like traditional dentures or bridges. As a modern innovation in dentistry, dental implants can benefit more patients than previously used techniques. Implants are routinely used to replace both single and multiple teeth.
What is a dental implant?
These high-tech replacement teeth mimic the look of a tooth and its structure. A strong foundation or “root” is created to support the implant by surgically inserting titanium cylinders below the gums. Once the structure is implanted a high-quality crown or bridge is attached to create a natural-looking tooth that could last a lifetime.
What are the health benefits of dental implants?
- Prevent further tooth loss: Naturally, your teeth are held in place by their root and supported by surrounding teeth. When a tooth is missing the surrounding teeth may be affected. They may become loose and begin to tilt toward the space left by the missing tooth. Eventually, this may cause the loss of the neighboring teeth. By replacing the missing tooth with an implant, you get the look and feel of a natural tooth and provide structural stability to surrounding teeth.
- Protect against jaw deterioration: When your jaw is not properly stimulated by the root of a tooth your body may start the process of bone resorption. This means your body will start to reabsorb the jawbone to repurpose the nutrients. Patients with bone resorption may experience pain while chewing, eating, and even talking. This can be prevented by anchoring the dental implants into the jawbone to simulate your natural root and tooth structure,
- Improve speech: Patients with missing teeth or dentures can often experience speech changes such as lisps. Unlike dentures that can be ill-fitting or slip, dental implants offer a more natural and secure option to help patients speak clearly.
- Create a better self-image and level of confidence: Often patients with missing teeth are self-conscious about their smile. They often will try to hide their smile or even avoid talking to new people. Because dental implants offer both a natural look and feel they offer a boost in confidence and the emotional well-being of patients.
Let’s restore your smile at Methal Dental Arts. We are dedicated to helping our patients achieve their most natural-looking smile with the highest level of function and comfort. If you are interested in learning more about dental implants and if they are right for you then, contact us to book your appointment with Dr Shane Methal.
