Dental Implants: Is It Really Okay To Place Posts In My Jawbone?

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When you have dental implants on your mind, one of the first major concerns that comes up might include the realization that we will be placing metal posts into your jaw tissue. The idea of replacing missing teeth for a bite that’s nice and stable (and a smile that looks fantastic) doesn’t sound too shabby. However, there’s just something a little unnerving about the thought of following through with this decision. While we can understand you may find the physical concept of implantation to be a bit shocking, we are happy to deliver some good news: There are reasons that it works, that it offers you such stability, and that make it an extremely advantageous option for your jaw!

The Implants Are Biocompatible

You might think to yourself suddenly: Hey! Isn’t my body going to detect this foreign object and then try to reject it? We understand your concern. However, when the object is a dental implant, we have surprising news! It’s biocompatible. That means that due to the material it is made out of, it’s safe for your body. It doesn’t cause any harm and your body does not detect it as dangerous.

Implants Go Through Osseointegration!

Remember that we aren’t cementing the dental implants in place within your jaw tissue. That’s not how this works. Implants came about as the result of a discovery of osseointegration. This means that the metal post is going to fuse with the tissue from your jaw. It really is replacing your roots.

It’s Good For Your Jaw, Not Bad For It!

There’s a long list of benefits for your jaw when you choose dental implants. Namely, they actually help preserve this tissue by replacing certain functions your roots used to provide. Pretty great!

Find Out What Makes Implants Beneficial For Your Jaw

When you’re worried that placing titanium posts into your jawbone might be a bad idea, we are happy to explain all of the reasons it’s actually a very good plan! James Stewart, DDS, and our team 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.