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Dental implants actually look and feel like natural teeth. Because they’re fused with your bone, they’re a permanent and deep-rooted solution that looks just like natural teeth.
This groundbreaking dental treatment has been refined and improved over the last 40 years, becoming the go-to solution for missing teeth replacement. This specialist dental technique includes the placement of titanium implants, which are surgically inserted into the jaw bone. The implant itself behaves essentially as an artificial tooth root, providing support for implant crowns, bridges or dentures, which are secured on top of the implants.
Dental implants actually look and feel like natural teeth. Because they’re fused with your bone, they’re a permanent and deep-rooted solution that looks just like natural teeth.
Anyone who’s had to wear dentures knows that they can be ill-fitting and uncomfortable. Implants simply become part of your natural teeth structure, meaning there’s reduced discomfort.
Compared to dentures, dental implants allow you to speak as normal without worry that your teeth might slip, meaning you won’t mumble or slur.
Your smile is one of your defining features, and nobody wants to feel self-conscious or embarrassed about theirs if they have a missing tooth. Dental implants complete your smile with a natural-looking solution, allowing you to beam brightly with a full and complete smile!
Dental implants are deep-rooted, and as such, they are made to be durable and hard-wearing. With proper dental care and hygiene, your dental implants can last for years.
Unlike bridges, dental implants are a solution that doesn’t impact the surrounding teeth. More of your teeth are left intact, and there’s easier access between them, all leading to better oral health and easier hygiene maintenance.
Dentures are removable and require proper maintenance. Taking them out can not only be a hassle but can also be very embarrassing, not to mention that the adhesives are messy. It doesn’t compare to having your own teeth – dental implants just fit into the rest of your mouth, so you don’t need to worry about them nearly as much.
A dental implant placement usually takes place over two separate procedures – one for the implant itself and the second for the tooth and implant restoration. However, it’s worth noting that treatment plans for dental implants can often take between three and nine months to complete, depending on the complexity of your case.
You may require multiple preparation treatments such as tooth extraction or bone graft. Your dentist will also schedule multiple follow-up appointments and check-ups once the implant procedure has been completed.
Once your dental implant has been placed, there will be a healing process for a few months, where it needs to integrate with the surrounding bone. After that, you’ll be ready for dental restoration, where dental crowns or dental bridges can be used to fill in the gap left by your missing tooth, or dentures can be secured over the implant to cover the gap of the missing tooth/teeth.