If you are thinking about having dental implant work, then this a big step and not a decision to take lightly. Having dental implants can make a substantial difference to the look and feel of you as a person, but first, consideration of what dental implants actually are and how they work should be explored. Our latest blog post should provide you with the introductions and answers to these questions.
Dental Implants
How do dental implants work?
How long do dental implants last?
Research in modern dentistry has created great innovations including the dental implants. So, what are they? Dental implants are titanium tooth roots dentists place on the jawbone beneath the gum line for mounting replacement teeth. Having been invented in 1952 by Ingvar Brånemark, dental implants quickly became popular. Research on dental implants continued for over four decades until scientists came up with implants that felt like natural teeth and help improve people’s self-esteem. Today, more people are opting for this procedure to replace missing teeth. With a rise in dental implants, questions surface like ‘how long do they last’? In this article we’ll take a closer look at this.
What Are Permanent Dentures?
Historically when you looked at replacing full sets of teeth, you would be presented with the options of having dentures. Dentures are a removable option that are custom made to fit your gum/bone ridges. Over time it is natural for your mouth to change shape (due to bone loss) and that your once well fitting denture is needing to be relined.
A reline can be a simple case of adjusting the base of the denture so it fits your mouth accurately again. This will be an on going process as our mouths, bone and gums are constantly changing. How quick this affects us does vary from patient to patient.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Dental Implants?
Choosing to go down the implants route is not a decision that will be made lightly. Losing a tooth is not a pleasant experience at any age, and the effects it instantly has on your aesthetics and ability to eat food can take its toll on you.
There are a number of options when it comes to replace missing teeth and it is advisable to book a free consultation in the first instance to get your initial assessment done so you understand what the treatment will mean for you exactly and if it is indeed a viable option for you.
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Dental implants are considered the gold standard in tooth replacement. The reason why they are considered the gold method in replacing teeth is because they restore the most stability and functionality that you can get with false teeth.
Typically the way to replace your teeth in the past was to go down the denture root. This is a removable option that is made to sit on your bone ridges and be held in either by suction (full arch replacements) to precision attachments (partial dentures). There is quite often a bad stigma with dentures as they can be uncomfortable and not well fitting. This happens when the dentures have not been made for your exact measurements of your mouth. Dentures can be very comfortable and this occurs when they are custom made by a skilled dental technician. Over time, due to the missing teeth, it is natural for your mouth to change and therefore your once well fitted dentures are not as comfortable (they will require a reline).