Dental Implants
Dental implants is a phrase which you are likely to be familiar with if you need any dental prosthesis, such as a bridge, a crown, or denture. They involve implanting a fixture into your mouth, on which the dental prosthetic can then be added, and they can sometimes serve as an anchor for dental braces. They’re often used for people who have lost one or more teeth, as an anchor point from which to rebuild the missing teeth and fill in the gap.
If you have a healthy mouth, strong bone in your jaw, and no gum disease, you might well be able to have dental implants. Brampton has many dentists who can provide you with these, and if you’ve lost one or more teeth, they will give you a solution for filling in the gap. Dental implants serve as ‘roots’ to the teeth you’ve lost, and will make the replacements stronger and feel more like your real teeth. The implants are attached to the jawbone, and are generally made of titanium, which is known for pairing with human bone with minimal complications. They mimic, as closely as possible, the layout and structure of a real tooth.
One of the main advantages of dental implants over conventional bridges is that conventional bridges rely upon your other teeth for support, and are often less stable, whereas a dental bridge is attached to your jaw bone and therefore has a reasonably strong bite and will feel secure in your mouth. It won’t damage your other teeth or cause pain in them, because it is rooted into your jaw the way other teeth are. Bridging a replacement tooth onto your other teeth causes additional pressure on them every time you bite, and may make them sensitive.
Dental bridges can also be used to replace multiple teeth, although you don’t necessary need one bridge per tooth; it’s possible to build several teeth up on a few strategically placed bridges. It is also possible to build a full set of teeth on a few dental bridges, so this is a great alternative to dentures, leaving the patient feeling more like they have a real set of teeth.
Like regular teeth, dental implants need to be kept clean and free from plaque build-up, so it’s important to brush and floss the implanted tooth just as carefully and thoroughly as your other teeth, and it may be necessary to have them cleaned by a dentist at points. You will need regular check-ups to make sure the implant, as well as your other teeth, is healthy.
Dental implants offer a great solution to the problem of missing teeth. They avoid putting stress on the surrounding teeth, and give you a secure root to your jaw, which means the prosthesis will last longer and feel stable in your mouth. They do require maintenance and care, just like real teeth, and will last longer if they’re routinely cleaned and checked over. If taken proper care of, dental implants should last throughout your life, so there will be no need to replace or rework them.
