Dental implants, they sound daunting! But what exactly are they and are they the solution for you?
Are you too scared to smile or chew properly? Or are you just sick of wearing uncomfortable dentures that won’t stay intact? If either of these problems sounds familiar, then dental implants may be the answer you have been waiting for. What are the top benefits of dental implants you ask?
Dental implants come in many varieties and are most definitely not as scary as they sound, in fact they are your seamless and carefree option that once fitted won’t fall out. They can replace several teeth, a simple single tooth or even an entire jaw of teeth!
Implants are essentially a screw like fixture that is placed into the jaw where the missing tooth or teeth are, effectively replacing the absent roots from the old tooth. Over time the bones in your jaw will grow around the implant helping to hold it into place, eventually achieving a new full functioning tooth.
Without choosing dental implants and by not replacing a missing tooth, a number of problems can arise such as:
- Affecting your speech
- Gaps when you smile
- Missing back teeth such as molars can make chewing a difficult task
- Surrounding teeth can shift
- A missing tooth can cause bone loss in that area, this may lead to surrounding teeth becoming loose over time
Types of Dental Implants
The main types of implants available at your local dental practice are single biocompatible screws or All-on-4 dental implants which are used to support an entire arch of teeth. Both options supply the patient with a permanent option of replacement teeth.
If you’d like to read more about All on 4 – check out our All on 4 Q+A with Dr Ned Restom.
Implant treatment time and procedure is subject to the individual case however, it will begin with initial consultations with your dentist, followed by required x-rays. Your dentist can now determine appropriate treatment and have implants prepared for the day of surgery.
At Saratoga Dental our friendly and highly experienced team are here to guide you through your options and will discuss everything with you.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Implants come with many benefits that will be sure to make you smile! Unlike dentures, the worry of removable teeth and denture hygiene is diminished, the following are all further benefits of implant treatment:
- regained confidence to smile
- matches your natural teeth
- stabilises dentures that are attached to implants
- permanent option as they are not removable
- allows you to replace unhealthy teeth with a healthy option
- can prevent your face from sagging due to bone loss
- enable natural speech
- provides the ability to chew properly
- supports adjacent teeth
Looking to read more on dental implants, check out our article Dental Implants: What are they? Do I need them?
If you would like to find out if you are eligible for implants, or if Implants sound like the treatment that will improve your oral health and help regain full functionality in your teeth, contact us now at Saratoga Dental.
Book your implant consultation today!
References:
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/dental-implant
http://www.ada.org/~/media/ADA/Publications/Files/ADA_PatientSmart_Implants.ashx