WHAT ARE DENTAL IMPLANTS?
Dental implants are the new standard of care for tooth replacement. They bond with healthy bone and provide permanent support for dental crowns and dentures. Dental implants look and feel like natural teeth and can last a lifetime. Dental implants restore your appearance , speech, nutrition, oral health, comfort and self esteem.
WHY REPLACE MISSING TEETH?
Losing teeth creates gap in your smile, affects your ability to chew properly, and can alter your diet and nutrition.The most serious issue being BONE LOSS-the jaw bone beneath a missing tooth shrinks from lack of stimulation. Losing teeth will also change shape of your face causing you to look prematurely aged.
DENTAL IMPLANTS V/S CROWN & BRIDGE
Crown and bridges and dentures address the short term cosmetic problem of missing teeth but do nothing to stop bone loss. crown & bridge requires grinding down healthy teeth leaving them at much greater risk for cavities and tooth failure. Dentures become uncomfortable and unstable over time as jaw bone shrinks causing eating and speech problems. Whereas with implants healthy teeth are not compromised and they stimulate the jaw to stop bone loss.
FEW OTHER FAQ'S CONCERNING IMPLANTS
Dental implants are not painful as they are placed under local anesthesia. The time taken for implant placement is around 30-60 minutes depending on the location and number of implants.Implants can last life time if cared properly with effective brushing and flossing and also regular visits to your dentist.