Advancements in dentistry have led to innovating many traditional methods of dental care. Dental implants have improved upon many areas where dentures have lacked. Here is why you should a consult with your dentist to find out if dental implants are right for you.
What’s the Problem with Dentures?
While dentures work adequately for missing teeth, they don’t provide a complete replacement. Dental implants are the most comprehensive way to replace a missing tooth.
When a tooth goes missing, several consequences occur. The individual has a greater difficulty with performing normal tasks, such as eating and speaking, and the bone supporting the tooth goes through a process of resorption, deteriorating and shrinking over time. Furthermore, this accelerated jawbone deterioration leads to further complications, such as teeth shifting out of place and facial restructuring. Dental implants directly prevent these from happening by dressing the issue at its root, literally.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Dental implant posts go in the space where the tooth’s root occupied to completely restore its function in the jaw. Additionally, the material used to create the dental post, titanium, is biocompatible and able to fuse with the bone through a process called osseointegration. This process allows the dental implant to stabilize within the jaw and to have a high level of strength and functionality. Whereas a denture requires suction, and sometimes denture adhesive, to generate friction to stabilize, dental implants lock dentures and other restorations in place, providing greater comfort, better performance, and a much more reliable solution to missing teeth.
The major drawback to dental implants is its requirement of adequate jawbone density. For many of these cases, a dentist may suggest a preliminary bone grafting procedure to improve jawbone density. Check with your dentist to find out if you’re eligible for bone grafting procedure.
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While dentures alone work as an affordable and proven way to replace missing teeth, dental implants provide a comprehensive way to completely restore dentition and function back to the smile. Call or visit our practice in Rochelle Park, NJ, and schedule a consultation with Dr. Alan Rubin.