Benefits of Dental Implants
Menasha, WI
 A dental implant is a screw-like post that serves as a replacement for tooth roots. It acts as a sturdy foundation for replacement teeth, which are designed to resemble your original teeth.
Dental implants are surgically inserted into the jawbone beneath your gums in the missing tooth socket. In order to get an implant installed, it is important to have healthy gums and sufficient jawbone in place to provide support. If you would like more specific information about dental implants, click on our dental implant FAQ here.
Types of Dental Implants
There are two major types of dental implants:
Endosteal Implants
These are directly surgically implanted into the jawbone. Once the nearby gum tissue heals, another surgery is performed to attach a post to the original implant. The last step is to fix an artificial tooth to the post, either individually or grouped on a denture or bridge.
Subperiosteal Implants
These implants involve attaching a metal frame onto the jawbone directly beneath the gum tissue. The frame firmly fixes to the jawbone as the gum heals. The posts installed in the frame protrude from the gums. Just like endosteal implants, replacement teeth are then placed atop posts.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Dental implants are among the most long-lasting tooth replacement options. Here are some benefits of implants:
Bone Loss Prevention
You tend to lose some bone mass in your jawbone when you lose a tooth. The jawbone requires the stimulation it receives to maintain its mass when the teeth remain linked. Implants are the sole tooth replacement option that also enable jawbone stimulation, which helps prevent bone loss.
Bite Force Restoration
Dental implants are titanium posts that are fixed into your jawbone to replace the tooth roots. Once in position, they allow you to bite with the same amount of pressure you would use with your natural teeth. Other tooth replacement options do not restore bite force to the same extent as they merely rest atop gums without being anchored into them.
Matching With Natural Teeth
Dental implants can be created in various shapes and sizes. Your dentist will customize implants that match the color of your neighboring teeth and cover the gap adequately. Dental implants can enhance your smile without being noticeable.
Facilitate Natural Speech
A missing tooth or tooth replacement options other than implants can negatively affect your ability to pronounce words properly. As implants look and function just like your original teeth, they enable you to speak conveniently and naturally.
Easy Maintenance
You can maintain your dental implants simply by keeping up good oral habits. No special products are needed to care for them. Tools such as cleaning tablets, cups, adhesives, or special flossers are not required. All you have to do is brush and floss regularly, just like you would with your natural teeth.
Dental implants are a reliable tooth loss solution that do not need periodic repair. With adequate care, they can even last a lifetime. If you have a tooth or two missing, schedule an appointment with us at Mid Valley Dental by calling us at (920) 215-4160 today. |
