What Are Some Of The Specific Advantages of Dental Implants?
Most importantly, DENTAL IMPLANTS WILL PRESERVE BONE! When there is a missing tooth (or teeth), that area continues to loose bone. That is why you might notice a sunken area, especially in your lower jaw if you have missing teeth, and if you wear a conventional denture. Dental Implants are the only method of tooth replacement that can preserve bone! Dental Implants are self-supporting, as opposed to bridges that are supported by the neighboring teeth. When a bridge is placed, the natural teeth on each side of the missing tooth are compromised because the natural tooth structure is reduced to a small “peg” (called an abutment) in order to attach the bridge. The abutment teeth become weakened and but still have to continue to do their original job, and also do the job of the missing tooth (or teeth). And finally, because a Dental Implant can be a life-long solution to missing teeth, Implant treatment is usually the most cost effective choice in the long run when you consider the long-ter
