Dental implants are metal structures surgically fixed into the jaw bone to which the replacement teeth are added. The implants fuse into the bone they are in, thus providing a solution to dental issues that is much more comfortable and much more stable that crowns or bridges. If you are currently considering getting one or several dental implants, here are a few things that you should know about these great, modern dental solutions:
- Implants are not for everybody – you need to have perfectly healthy gums and jaw bones to be able to receive implants. A good Littleton dentist can provide an exam to let you know the health of your gums and bones.
- Implants are more expensive than other solutions, but they are also more durable and more comfortable and they offer more function.
- Reduced bone loss – extracted tooth leave behind a hole in the jaw bone where the jaw becomes more prone to bone loss. Implants integrate completely into the jaw, filling in the hole in the bone, preventing the loss of bone tissue.
- No need to remove healthy teeth – implants are put in one by one, they don’t work like bridges that are fixed on multiple teeth and require complex adjustments and often the extraction of healthy teeth to install.
- Implants are easier to clean than bridges or crowns, assuring better oral health.
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