Why Dental Implants?

Our guide to why dental implants are worth considering explains how they compare with other tooth replacement options. For many people, they’re the most natural and long-lasting choice.

Unlike bridges, they don’t require altering healthy neighboring teeth, and unlike removable dentures, they won’t slip or need adhesives. They also stimulate the jawbone, helping prevent the sunken look that can follow tooth loss.

With proper care, these restorations can last decades, making them a cost-effective investment over time. We’ll help you decide if they’re the right fit for your smile.

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Natural Appearance and Functionality

Titanium is highly biocompatible, meaning it integrates well with the living bone tissue, typically within a few months. This makes dental implants an excellent replacement for missing tooth roots. The crowns attached to dental implants are custom-made to blend seamlessly with your natural teeth. Unlike traditional dentures, which may have some movement, dental implants provide a solid, stable foundation for crowns, bridges, and even dentures, making them a more reliable option.

Longevity

While dentures and bridges often require replacement or adjustments over time, dental implants are a permanent solution. With proper care, dental implants and their crowns can last a lifetime, making them a more cost-effective long-term solution.

Implants Are Designed to Last With Good Care

The American College of Prosthodontists says dental implants can last a lifetime, and that for a healthy person with good oral hygiene they are predictably successful, with reported success rates above 90 to 95 percent. It also notes that conscientious home care and regular professional cleanings and check-ups are essential to keeping an implant healthy over time. This supports the point above about long-term durability.

“Dental implants can last a lifetime”

American College of Prosthodontists (ACP), GoToAPro, “Dental Implants FAQs”

Bone Preservation

The jawbone needs regular stimulation from teeth to stay healthy. When a tooth is lost, the bone underneath begins to deteriorate. Dental implants provide the necessary stimulation to maintain jawbone health, preventing bone loss, a feature that no other tooth replacement option offers.

Replacing the Tooth Root Helps Preserve Bone

The American Academy of Periodontology explains that because a dental implant replaces your tooth root, the bone is better preserved, and that implants integrate with your jawbone, helping to keep the bone healthy and intact. This supports the point above that implants help maintain jawbone health after tooth loss.

“Because a dental implant will replace your tooth root, the bone is better preserved.”

American Academy of Periodontology, “Single Tooth Dental Implants”

Protection of Neighboring Teeth

Unlike bridges, which require modification of neighboring teeth, dental implants stand alone. Anchored directly to the jawbone, they ensure that your surrounding teeth remain intact and undamaged.

Bridges and Partial Dentures Depend on Neighboring Teeth

The American Academy of Periodontology explains that fixed bridges and removable partial dentures are dependent on support from adjacent teeth, while implants for multiple missing teeth replace those teeth without that support. This supports the point above that implants stand alone and leave neighboring teeth intact.

“fixed bridges or removable partial dentures, are dependent on support from adjacent teeth”

American Academy of Periodontology, “Multiple Tooth Dental Implants”

Hassle-free Maintenance

Traditional dentures require soaking and special cleaning solutions, while removable bridges also have specific care needs. Dental implants, on the other hand, require the same care as your natural teeth. With daily brushing and flossing and regular dental checkups, dental implants can last a lifetime without additional hassle.

Regular Cleanings and Check-Ups Keep Implants Healthy

The American College of Prosthodontists says that unlike natural teeth, dental implants are not susceptible to dental disease such as decay, but that the health of the gums is vital to lasting implant success. It adds that conscientious home care and regular professional cleanings and check-ups are essential. This supports the point above that daily brushing, flossing, and regular checkups keep implants healthy.

“Conscientious home care by the patient and regular professional cleanings and check-ups are essential”