Why Are Dental Implants Best for Replacing Missing Teeth?

Are you looking for the best solution to replace damaged or missing teeth? If so, then choose dental implants.

In this procedure, a metal root or anchor is surgically secured to your jawbone to hold replacement teeth in place permanently. These implants look natural and allow a patient to eat and speak with ease.

There are several benefits to getting dental implants from our dental clinic in Brampton. Let’s find out what they are.

Choose Dental Implants to Treat Missing of Damaged Teeth

In spite of improvements in dental care, many people still suffer tooth loss, mostly due of decay, injury, or periodontal disease. Earlier bridges and dentures were the only dental treatment options available for those with missing or broken teeth. Today, dental implants are widely used. Here are the top reasons for choosing this treatment.

1. They Prevent Loss of Bone 

Natural teeth are embedded inside the jawbone which is stimulated through biting or chewing. But, if teeth are missing, the portion of the jawbone that anchors teeth inside the mouth (the alveolar bone) doesn’t receive the necessary stimulation and starts to break down. Dental implants become the only tooth replacement option that can help replace this stimulation and avoid bone loss.

2. They Match Well with Natural Teeth

Dental implants come in a variety of sizes and shapes. Consult our leading dental clinic in Brampton to design implants that match the colour of your surrounding teeth and fit into the gap perfectly. No one will be able to identify which teeth are implants.

3. They Effectively Restore Bite Force

Dental implants are secured into the jaw with a unique titanium post that replaces the tooth root. It will allow you to bite with a similar amount of force that you could with your natural teeth. Other tooth replacement procedures fail to restore this bite force successfully because they sit on top of the gums and are not anchored into place.

4. They Prevent Changes in the Shape of the Face

Your teeth help to maintain the length of your face and the structure of your jawbone. Losing teeth may affect your facial structure and make you look older. But dental implants offer the same type of support for your face as natural teeth and prevent facial distortion.

5. They Allow for Natural Speech

Tooth replacement options such as dentures may impact your ability to pronounce words properly. Missing teeth may also alter your speech. As dental implants function like natural teeth, they allow you to speak easily and naturally.

6. They’re Easy to Maintain

Implants don’t require purchase exclusive products such as special flossers, cups, or cleansing tablets to keep them clean and in good condition. All you need is to brush and floss them like you do your natural teeth. Your dentist in Brampton may also recommend wearing a nightguard to protect your implants from damage.

7. They Don’t Slip

Denture users often feel self-conscious about laughing, eating, or speaking in public, because dentures may visibly shift or slip inside the mouth. But these dental implants are firmly anchored in place and will not embarrass you.

8. They Support Adjacent Teeth

A gap in the mouth created due to a missing tooth may cause the teeth on either side of the gap to shift positions which leads to misalignment. Dental implants fill the gap and allow you to maintain good teeth structure.

9. They’re a Permanent Solution to Tooth Loss

Other tooth replacement options may need to be repaired or replaced at regular intervals, but the dental implants are designed to last permanently.

How the Dental Implant Process Works

A dentist will follow a few vital steps to attach dental implants properly. Let’s check them out.

• First, the dentist thoroughly examines your mouth. This will include X-rays of the entire area to determine if the patient can proceed with the implant procedure.
• In the initial phase, the dentist places the implant into the jawbone below the gum tissue, which is then stitched. The patient then waits a couple of months for the tissue to heal. This involves the implant merging with the bone and attaching to the gums.
• The second stage occurs once the tissue has healed. The dentist will then attach an abutment to the implant which connects it to the replacement tooth.
• In the next phase, the artificial tooth is customized and attached to the abutment. This is a simple procedure that requires a couple of dental visits to make sure the fit is perfect. If multiple teeth are to be replaced, a fixed bridge should be inserted at this stage that is attached to the dental implants.

If you need a tooth replacement option, consider dental implants. They prevent bone loss, match well with your natural teeth, and permanently replace lost teeth. The whole process of attaching dental implants is simple and easy to follow. To learn more about dental implants, contact us for a free initial consultation.