- Dental implants have a high success rate and can be used to restore one or more missing teeth or even an entire arch.
- Dental implants can reduce the risk of periodontal disease and stabilize bone. They prevent bone loss and mobility of adjacent teeth.
- Dental implants can last a lifetime. They look and feel almost like natural teeth.
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Are dental implants worth their price? Here's everything you need to know.
Enjoy high success rates
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Dental implants have high success rates. The success rate of dental implants in non-smoking patients is 98.6%. Even in patients who smoke, the success rate is still 84.2%.
A dental implant can be used to restore one missing tooth, several, or even an entire arch - or both arches in the mouth. The procedure has become routine in many dental practices and is no longer uncomfortable than other forms of treatment. Your dentist will administer an anesthetic to the area so that you will feel only pressure and vibrations, not pain.
In recent years, technology has enabled a patient who would otherwise not be an ideal candidate to receive dental implants. In the past, they were reserved for non-smokers who were healthy and had enough bone to place an implant. Now, dentists and other dental practitioners can perform bone grafts, sinus lifts, and zygomatic implant placement, opening the treatment to a broader range of people.
Harry Lee, DMD, shares his professional experience: "The question I get most often is, ''Are dental implants really worth the price?' My answer is always the same: they are not just a cosmetic fix; they are an investment in your structural health."
Improve oral health
Dental implants can improve your oral health in many aspects.
First and foremost, they can replace a tooth that is otherwise unhealthy and even infected. An infected tooth can affect your overall health and lead to severe, life-threatening conditions. They can also reduce the risk of periodontal disease by replacing a tooth with advanced bone loss that is harboring bacteria.
An implant will stabilize the bone, preventing adjacent teeth from becoming mobile due to bone loss. While you still need to maintain proper oral hygiene around a dental implant, the implant cannot decay or cause problems with the adjacent teeth.
Poor oral hygiene and untreated oral disease can cause other health complications. Improving your oral health can also improve your overall health.
Can last a lifetime
Unlike other replacement options, dental implants can last a lifetime. Once the implant has completed osseointegration, the process where the implant fuses with the bone, it is unlikely that you will ever need to replace the implant. Dental implants are durable and a reliable way to replace teeth.
Act as natural teeth
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Dental implants are nearly identical in appearance and function to your natural teeth. They are the best replacement option for a missing tooth, as they are the closest alternative to your natural teeth.
Natural appearance
A dental implant can look identical to a natural tooth. You can match the size, shape, and color of the other teeth, making the implant crown blend in. Since the implant crown is connected to the implant below the gumline, it will also appear to sit on the gum tissue, just like the other teeth.
Restore chewing function
Restoring chewing function is one of the main benefits of placing an implant. All of our teeth have unique functions when eating, so missing one or more teeth impairs the overall function. A dental implant will restore chewing back to its original state.
Improved speech
We use our teeth when speaking. If you are missing a tooth, especially an anterior tooth, it can have a significant impact on your speech. Restoring a missing tooth will prevent you from developing speech impairments.
Comfortable
Easy care and maintenance
An implant is one of the easiest replacement options to care for. Brush and floss your implant and implant crown along with the rest of your teeth. Even though an implant cannot decay, it can get infected if not cleaned regularly. Your dentist will also examine the implant at each routine appointment.
Increase self-esteem
Dental implants can help increase self-confidence that may be lost if you have a gap caused by a missing tooth. This is especially true if you are missing an anterior (front) tooth or even a premolar. Premolars and all anterior teeth are easily seen when smiling, making a missing tooth much more noticeable.
Restoring the missing tooth with an implant that blends in with the adjacent teeth is a great way to restore a beautiful smile and increase confidence in social settings.
In addition, even missing just one tooth can have a significant impact on your ability to chew food and speak correctly. Implants can restore the functionality of your teeth, thereby enhancing your overall quality of life.
FAQ
Are dental implants more durable than other teeth replacement options?
Yes, dental implants are the most durable tooth replacement option. First, they are fixed in the jawbone, making them more stable than other replacement options. Second, they do not require the manipulation of the other teeth, nor do they rely on the stability of adjacent teeth.
Do dental implants change the shape of your face?
Dental implants will not change the shape of your face. Generally speaking, the only way to do that is through orthognathic surgery or orthodontic treatment. However, missing teeth can eventually change the shape of your face as the bone slowly deteriorates. Replacing a missing tooth - with an implant or other replacement option - will prevent your face from changing.
Harry Lee, DMD
One of the primary benefits that bridges and dentures cannot offer is bone preservation. When a natural tooth root is lost, the jawbone begins to resorb, or shrink. This is a severe, progressive problem that changes the shape of your face. In my experience, the implant immediately stops this destructive cycle. Because the titanium post fuses directly with the bone—a process called osseointegration—it mimics the natural root, stimulating the jawbone and keeping it dense and healthy. This alone prevents the "sunken" facial appearance that happens over time with traditional tooth loss, ensuring stability for surrounding teeth and maintaining your natural profile.