With dental implants, patients have a variety of restorative options. Individual implants can support a ceramic crown, making it appropriate for single tooth replacement. But if multiple teeth are involved, we can use implants in pairs to support longer prosthetics, such as multi-tooth dental bridges.
Category: Dental Implants
What are the advantages of implants?
Choosing to invest in dental implants over more conventional types of treatment offers many advantages to your overall oral health. Rather than altering adjacent teeth to support a fixed prosthesis, implants stand independently and function as if they were natural teeth. A number of benefits, include: Preservation of natural biting patterns and tooth alignment Non-invasive to adjacent teeth (no reshaping or structure removal) Enhanced bone support of the jaw and face Permanent (non-removable) restorative designs Options for dental implant stabilization
What are the disadvantages of implants?
Implants require healthy bone to support them. If you lack bone depth, a graft may be needed. Although some people see the slightly higher cost of implants as a possible disadvantage, they’re actually more affordable in the long run. That’s because implants do not typically need to be replaced.
Does it hurt to get implants?
A common perception of having dental implants placed is that the process will be an uncomfortable one. Not so! Because bone structure does not contain pain receptors, we’re able to efficiently place implants in a straightforward and comfortable manner. If you’ve ever had a tooth removed, getting an implant is usually much more comfortable. After the placement of the artificial roots, patients wear a temporary restoration as the bone and gum tissue heals around your new implant. Within a few