The Main Benefits of Dental Implants

The best way to protect your smile from tooth loss is to prevent it from happening. However, for patients who have lost one or more teeth, the next-best thing is to replace them with the most realistic dental prosthesis available. Whether you’ve lost one, several, or all of your teeth, your replacement can offer more significant benefits if you support it on an appropriate number of dental implants. Made from biocompatible titanium, implant posts are strategically placed to support a prosthetic dental crown, bridge, or denture, depending on your specific needs.

They’re closest to the real thing.

Most modern dental prostheses are designed to closely mimic the appearance of your healthy, natural teeth. This makes them virtually indistinguishable from the rest of your teeth so you can enjoy a healthy, uniform smile once again. However, they don’t address the loss of your tooth’s root, which used to lie unseen within your jawbone. Because they replace lost teeth roots, implant-supported restorations are the closest thing to your natural teeth.

They can benefit almost all patients.

Every implant post is crafted and placed separately, making them versatile enough to address a wide variety of tooth loss situations. As such, most patients who have lost one or more teeth qualify for dental implant placement, as long as they don’t exhibit gum disease or a weakened jawbone.

They feel highly realistic.

While they can appear as real as your natural teeth, conventional bridges and dentures rely on additional measures for support. For instance, bridges are supported by abutment teeth, which are modified healthy teeth, while dentures often rely on dental adhesives that can gradually lose their grip. By contrast, dental implants mimic the strength and stability of your natural teeth roots, making them feel more comfortable and realistic.

Find Out if You Can Benefit from Dental Implants

The benefits of dental implants go beyond restoring your smile’s appearance; they also include preserving the long-term health and integrity of the rest of your oral structures. To learn more, or to schedule a consultation, call Gentle Smiles in Dallas, TX, today at 972-329-7645 (972-329-SMILE).