The primary purpose of dental implantation is to replace missing teeth with long-term effectiveness that does not affect the surrounding teeth (in the case of a single tooth loss, there is no need to grind down adjacent teeth). In summary, the essence of dental implantation is to improve quality of life and comfort. But what does it offer beyond other dental replacement options?
- Aesthetic
One significant advantage of dental implants is that they provide a sensation and aesthetic effect similar to natural teeth. Therefore, during replacement, a crown that matches the original tooth in color and shape is placed on the implant, fitting precisely into the space of the missing tooth.
Apart from the dentist and the patient, no one else will be able to tell which are the natural teeth and which are replaced with implants. Additionally, even in cases of complete tooth loss, it is possible to create fixed dental restorations, allowing for the reconstruction of pre-tooth-loss conditions.
- Preventive and Reconstructive Effects:
Since dental implants become a permanent part of the dental arch, they prevent deformity of the jawbone, while the impending dental replacement aids in regaining former facial features. They support adjacent teeth, prevent tooth migration, and consequently, the misalignment of teeth.
They also prevent bone loss resulting from tooth loss (if the natural tooth was present shortly before implantation, dental implantation is the most effective solution for preserving soft and hard tissue aesthetics), as the jawbone loses mass after tooth loss. To maintain jawbone mass, stimulation is necessary, which is conveyed by the teeth through chewing force. Dental implants provide the only dental replacement option that allows for the preservation of this stimulation, thus preventing bone loss.
- Stability and Easy Maintenance:
Since crowns prepared for implants are anchored in the jawbone by titanium screws, effectively replacing the roots of natural teeth, they ensure biting force similar to natural chewing.
Due to this stability, there is no need to worry about embarrassing slips of the replacement, and it significantly improves the stability of removable replacements attached to implants. Consequently, it enables natural speech and facilitates articulation. Dental implants can be easily maintained with a toothbrush and interdental brush, just like natural teeth.
Overall, dental implants are a permanent, long-term, functional solution for tooth loss therapy.
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