Get to Know the Benefits of Dental Implant Treatment

By: Stephen Price DDS | Sunday, May 15th, 2016 | Dental Implants

Sunday, May 15th, 2016

Tooth loss is a problem for which centuries human effort has been invested. Come ancient civilizations even had the idea of implants, seeking a lasting solution for tooth loss with shells or human bone. In the last several decades, we have seen an impressive shift in tooth replacement thanks to modern day implants. These fixtures do not contain shell particles or bone tissue of any sort. They are made of quality titanium and placed with technique that achieves a number of benefits.

• Conservative care. Most people do not like the idea of complex dentistry. However, some of the common methods of tooth replacement are actually more complicated than implants. Partial dentures and bridges are fixtures that rely on adjacent teeth for stability. As such, these methods cause more stress on remaining natural teeth. Because implants mimic the natural root structure, no anchoring on other teeth is necessary.
• Natural look and feel. What could be better than a replacement tooth that feels just like your natural tooth did? Because implants are artificial roots that become stabilized in the jawbone, the final restoration has structural integrity that is most like natural teeth.
• Full function. The stability achieved with implants has a significant effect on what you can eat, and how confident you feel about eating. This is especially relevant to people who would otherwise wear dentures. These fixtures lack the security of a root system, and can thus slide across the gums, or right across the floor, during a meal. Implants function just like natural teeth, so you can eat that steak, that apple, or any other food you would like.
• Full sensation. An interesting note about implants as an alternative to a full upper denture is that, with the palate uncovered, you gain the entire sensation of flavors in various foods. When the tongue does not come into contact with the roof of the mouth, foods do not taste, well, tasty!
• The restoration of confidence is one of the most important advantages of dental implant treatment, and one of the major reasons more and more patients are choosing this procedure.

You deserve the full effect of a healthy, attractive smile. To learn more about dental implants, call our Springfield office at (703)750-9404.