5 Benefits Of Dental Implants

When people lose one or more teeth, we can provide a solution. We don’t rely on dental bridges and removable dentures, instead we recommend implant dentistry to replace one or more lost teeth. What benefits do dental implants offer?

Benefits of Dental Implants

1. They look Like Natural Teeth: For a single tooth implant, we will attach an abutment to the implant post that anchors a dental crown in place. Custom-made and shaded to blend with your smile, the crown helps ensure the replacement tooth is indistinguishable from your real ones. For multiple missing teeth, we can create a lifelike prosthetic that is secured with implants, also custom-made from lifelike materials.
2. They Address Mild and Advanced Cases of Tooth Loss: We can replace one lost tooth, or secure a dental bridge (which replaces between one and three in a row) or even secure a full or partial denture.
3. They Prevent Loss of Jawbone Density: When you lose one or more teeth, the body responds to the missing tooth root by suspending the flow on nutrients to the surrounding jawbone. Without these doses of calcium and phosphorus, the bone actually dissolves, leading to further tooth loss and an aged appearance. However, dental implants can actually stimulate growth of jawbone tissue, protecting the smile from loss of jawbone density.
4. Your Implants Can Last for Decades: Since the jaw won’t deteriorate and change shape, your new teeth can last for decades and with proper care, possibly a lifetime. In comparison, a bridge typically lasts between 10 and 15 years and dentures need replacement every 5 to 10 years.
5. We can Help People that Have Lost Jawbone Density: Even if you’ve lost jawbone density via tooth loss, we can potentially recommend the All-on-4 procedure, which requires fewer implants to address tooth loss.

Would You Like to Learn More About Dental Implants?

James Stewart, DDS, and our team can employ implant dentistry to help address your lost teeth. We serve patients from Livonia, MI, as well as Farmington Hills, Farmington, Plymouth, Northville, Novi, Dearborn Heights, Dearborn, Garden City, Westland, Redford, and the surrounding communities. To schedule a consultation, call our office today at (734) 425-4400.