Dental Implants

Dental Implants: The Most Natural Tooth Replacement Option

Another option instead of dental implants is dentures. Dentures are made to fit the gaps in your teeth or replace an entire arch of upper or lower teeth. Whilst dentures can still give the look of natural teeth, they can easily fall out of place, irritate the gums, and have a hefty cleaning routine.

Another option would be dental bridging. Dental bridging is like a dental implant as they are usually porcelain or other strong material cemented to the teeth adjacent to the gap. But again, they can frequently become dislodged, especially when eating something hard to when switching between extreme temperatures of hot and cold.

Only dental implants can make a lasting impact! The process starts with sedation, then a trained dentist will remove any remaining root structure to the previous tooth. Following this, the dentist will drill a hole into the jaw to set a post, usually made of a strong material like titanium. Finally, a crown is placed on top of the post and shaped to fit your bite line to give it a natural look and feel.

Unlike dentures, dental implants are maintained like you would maintain your natural teeth through flossing, brushing, and other standard dental hygiene practices. Unlike both dental bridges and dentures, since implants are placed into your jaw, they will be able to handle crunchier foods and hot and cold foods with ease.