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When you experience tooth loss, you experience a change in your quality of life. Chewing becomes difficult, your speech is impaired, your bite is uncomfortable and you are more vulnerable to general and oral health complications, including bone loss and gum disease. Not to mention that missing teeth can impact your appearance, resulting in a sunken face and an overall older looking you, reducing your self-confidence. People who have lost their teeth might feel too self-conscious to smile or talk. In addition, biting irregularities that are a result of tooth loss can have a negative effect on eating habits, which can lead to secondary health problems such as malnutrition. Regardless of the nature of problems related to tooth loss, dental implants may provide a simple remedy with proven results. Placement of the Implant Dental implants are artificial tooth roots used to replace a single tooth or multiple teeth. The procedure is a multi-step process that involves placing metal anchors into the bone of the jaw, allowing the anchor and bone to fuse, placing an extension in the anchor, and fixing a prosthetic tooth, or crown, on the extension. During the first phase, an oral surgeon or dental implant specialist will surgically insert the titanium implant into the jaw bone. After the implantation, the patient will return home to allow for the healing process-a period of time in which the jaw bone and implant must fuse together. Once the implant is firmly bonded to the jaw bone, usually three to six months later, the patient will return to have the newly created teeth attached to the anchored dental implant. The process is completed when a permanent crown is placed. Your new, restored smile will look, feel and function just like your natural teeth. Why Dental Implants? Since implants are securely attached to your jaw, you gain confidence to eat what you like, speak clearly and freedom from embarrassment. There are several advantages of dental implants over other restorative dental procedures. Implants restore a patient's teeth as closely as possible to their natural state. Plus, unlike removable dentures that can be embarrassing and inconvenient, implants are permanently set in place in your mouth, eliminating the need for pesky adhesives that keep dentures in place. Anchors that secure dental implants in place are integrated into the jawbone, making dental implants more stable than most other restorative dental techniques. And the stability and permanence of the implants help prevent bone loss and gum recession. Currently, dental implants are the only dental treatment option that preserve bone and maintain facial structures. Other benefits of implants include: * Increased support and stability of full upper or lower denture
* Enhanced chewing comfort
* Increased confidence while smiling, talking and eating
* Improved esthetic appearance and renewed confidence If you are missing one tooth or multiple teeth, dental implants from your London, ON dentist may be an appropriate solution for restoring your smile. Implants are the most durable and natural-looking solution available for replacing missing teeth. To find out if you are a good candidate for dental implants, visit your London, ON dentist today.
Sean Hartmen writes for Dr. Adam Burton, London dentist, at Northland Dental Centre. The dentists at Northland Dental Centre are available for all of your dental needs including London dental implants, sedation dentistry, dental implants and veneers.
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