Many people still believe that the only way to deal with the loss of most or all of their teeth is by getting a partial or a set of dentures. Fortunately, dentistry has come a long way since the invention of the denture, and now there are many more options to replace missing teeth, including dental implants.
At Renew Dental, we know how devastating the loss of your teeth can be, and that is why we offer dental implants near you as part of our list of dental services so that our patients can get their smiles back and eat and live confidently again.
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants offer a long-lasting remedy for missing teeth. They can be used for a tooth replacement, several teeth, or all of the teeth in your mouth.
The dental implant system includes an artificial tooth root made from metal and a titanium post that is placed into the jawbone near where the missing tooth would have been located.
Implants are not just for people who have lost their teeth due to injury or disease but also as part of denture treatment to secure them in place with implants rather than relying on what has become known as “the denture adhesive.”
How Are Implants Installed?
The implant is a small cylinder that is placed into the socket of a removed tooth. The bone around it will grow and fuse to form a bond with the artificial root, making it as strong or stronger as your natural tooth roots.
A dental laboratory will make you an individual set for implants from models made by your dentist in order to create teeth that look just like your natural ones.
The implants are surgically anchored into your mouth and become as close to real teeth as possible, even restoring the ability to eat properly.
Are Dental Implants Permanent?
Implants are permanent but can be removed if there’s no longer any need for them or if they become troublesome – this may happen after healing has taken place over time on gum tissue, which has been soothed and not irritated by denture adhesives applied elsewhere in the mouth due to missing teeth.
The implants will be substituted with new ones if there is a need to do so.
With dental implants, it’s easier for your dentist to make dentures that fit well and stay in place better than they could otherwise – or not at all without them.
Dental Implants are the right option for people who have lost one or more of their natural teeth due to decay, wear-and-tear, periodontal disease (gum disease), or other circumstances but want a replacement tooth instead of dentures. They also provide much greater chewing ability, which can’t be achieved any other way.
If you are looking for a solution other than dentures for your missing teeth, then consider speaking with the folks here at Renew Dental about whether implants are right for you.
