If you’ve done any amount of research on dental implants, you probably quickly realized how effective dental implants are. About 98 percent of implants are successfully placed, and about 95 percent of them are still in good, working condition decades after the fact. What is the secret to their long-term success? What helps dental implants achieve this impressive rate? Read on to find out!
Implants Follow Nature’s Example
In many situations, nature already has the perfect solution, and dental implants are next best option. Prior to tooth loss, the jawbone is stimulated when you bite and chew with your natural teeth, and teeth are kept stable by the jawbone. The reason why implants work so well is that they do exactly what your real teeth do naturally. Instead of a tooth root, the implant post is embedded in the jawbone and keeps the replacement tooth secure. By replicating nature, you enjoy teeth that are nearly as strong as the real thing!
Implants Strengthen the Jawbone
Immediately after a tooth is lost, the jawbone no longer receives nutrients, and it starts to deteriorate and weaken over time. Unfortunately, traditional bridges and dentures don’t counteract this natural process. They just sit on top of the gums, replacing the top portion of the tooth, but dental implants substitute for the whole tooth, including the root structure. As a result, the jawbone continues to draw nutrients and strength.
Implants Don’t Affect Surrounding Teeth
When you get a traditional bridge or partial denture, this restoration depends on the teeth surrounding your missing ones for stability. For a bridge, the two teeth around the gap are reduced to make space for the crowns at either end, just like two ends of an actual bridge. A partial denture often has metal or plastic clasps that hold onto remaining teeth to prevent the denture from moving.
Implant-supported teeth stand independently from the teeth around them; that is, they have no negative impact whatsoever. The implants connect directly to the jawbone, which means your healthy, natural teeth can stay preserved and undisturbed for as long as possible.
You can’t argue with dental implants’ overwhelming success. They work better than other replacement solutions and have better outcomes in the long term. When you choose dental implants, you make sure your smile is complete, strong, and beautiful beyond the present! In 20 years or even more, and all the time in between, you’ll be happy you picked this solution.
About the Practice
At Beach Dental, Dr. Jason Parli and Dr. Alexis Gersten have the training, experience, and technology to successfully perform every step of the implant process in-house. Using our CBCT scanner, they can plan the procedure precisely, ensuring effective treatment. Would you like to learn more about dental implants and how they can benefit your smile? Contact our office online or call us at 631-325-0731 to schedule an appointment.