Posted by Fadi Edmond Elzayat Oct 30, 2024
There have been many advancements in tooth replacement solutions over time. In the past, dentures were made from various materials, including wood, ivory, and even animal teeth.
Thankfully, we now have more dependable advancements that have improved tooth replacements’ aesthetics, comfort, and efficacy. One such advancement is dental implants. Find out all you should know about dental implants.
Dental implants are medical devices surgically implanted into the jaw to restore a person’s ability to chew or their appearance. They offer support for fake (artificial) teeth, such as bridges, crowns, or dentures.
Dental implants are replacement teeth that mimic natural teeth, emphasizing aesthetics.
They benefit you by preserving your face structure and halting further tooth loss.
Dental implants are replacement tooth roots. Dental implants create a strong foundation for permanent (fixed) or removable replacement teeth designed to match your original teeth.
In dental implant surgery, tooth roots are replaced with metal posts that resemble screws, and missing, or damaged teeth are replaced with prosthetic teeth that closely resemble real teeth in appearance and function.
The only option for replacing teeth permanently is dental implants.
This is so that the implant can act as a substitute tooth root. Implants can last you the rest of your life with proper maintenance. After 10 to 15 years, the tooth replacement, such as a crown or implant-supported dentures, will probably need to be changed.
Dental implants have a number of benefits, including:
Even though you still need to brush and floss your teeth, any teeth replaced with implants are not at risk for developing cavities.
The success rate of dental implants varies depending on the location of the jaw where the implants are inserted; however, dental implants generally have a success rate of about 98%.
With the proper care, implants can last a lifetime.
Dental implants, as opposed to dental bridges or dentures, can last a lifetime with the proper maintenance and care. Dental implants are the closest thing to your original healthy and natural teeth compared to other replacement forms, albeit they can need minor adjustments from your dentist over time.