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Most people
are familiar with dentures as replacements for missing teeth, but
may not know much about the advantages that implants offer over
dentures.
Implants are
a safe, highly effective and comfortable way to replace your missing
teeth. The benefits of implants include:
- No
further bone loss
Normally, the bone in the area of a tooth is maintained
by your body. But if a tooth is absent anywhere in the jaw,
the bone will slowly atrophy. By placing an implant in your
mouth, the implant stimulates the bone so that your body
will continue to maintain the bone in the area, much like
a natural tooth. Bone loss can be a problem for people with
dentures - and can also make the face look older as the
area around the mouth can sag as bone is lost
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- Improved
function
Implants can provide the same biting force as a natural
tooth, making eating an easy and comfortable experience.
Patients with dentures often cannot bite hard foods without
causing pain in the gums, either because the dentures move
or the gums are so sensitive they can't withstand pressure
from the denture. Studies have shown that people with natural
teeth bite with an average force of 50-75 psi. People with
dentures typically bite with a force of less than 20 psi!
No wonder studies show that people with dentures often swallow
large pieces of inadequately chewed food.
We
can place implants that will support permanent teeth,
crowns or overdentures. This will allow you to eat whatever
you want without any discomfort! If you have dentures,
you'll find that your ability to chew foods efficiently
with implant supported teeth versus a denture will greatly
improve. Read about treatment
options.
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- No
decay
Implants and implant supported teeth do not decay, so you
don't need to worry about changes or a loss of function
to your implants, or cavities.
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- Periodontal
disease
Implants can be less prone to gum problems than natural
teeth. In cases where people have lost some or all of their
teeth due to gum (periodontal) disease, implants can be
used to replace the missing teeth. Because the offending
tooth or teeth are removed, the environment in the area
improves and you have a second chance at healthy gums. Proper
home and professional cleaning is still very important for
long term health. However, since implant surfaces exposed
in the mouth are very smooth, there is typically less plaque
and tartar buildup with implants.
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- Better
appearance
Implants are designed to blend perfectly with your mouth,
creating a healthy and attractive smile. Unlike dentures,
implants are not loose nor do they wiggle, so that you need
not have any embarrassment from ill-fitting teeth.
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