Dental Implants
Benefits and Importance
Implants are the best solution for simulating natural teeth’s look, feel, and function. Dental implants provide a high-tech replacement while mimicking natural tooth structure, much more than replacing missing teeth. They help maintain and strengthen bone structure, act as a natural tooth by providing the ability to chew healthy food and give patients the confidence to love their smile. Implants also protect existing teeth by helping to preserve the existing bone structure.
Dr. Jivan has placed thousands of implants over his career. If a patient is a candidate or wants to know more about dental implants, Dr. Jivan will happily spend the time to explain the details of the procedure and answer any questions they may have. At Advanced Park Dental and MJ Dental, we routinely use dental implants to replace single and multiple missing teeth.
WHY IS A DENTAL IMPLANT BENEFICIAL?
Once a tooth is lost, several things begin to happen that are not immediately noticeable to a patient and can significantly affect both health and appearance. If you lose a tooth, Dr. Jivan recommends calling him right away. Tooth roots help hold teeth in place, but they are also critical in maintaining health in the surrounding gums and supporting bone structures. Bone loss in the jawbone is one significant problem that naturally occurs once a tooth is lost. This affects the neighboring tooth roots and tooth stability, and it is also a large part of what causes the “sunken” look seen in people who have lost several or all of their teeth.
Dental implant placement can help generate natural bone growth in the area around the implant, which strengthens the bone and builds support, and prevents the sunken look that can occur with bone loss in the jaw. This process is known as osseointegration and is a significant benefit of implant placement because it can also help prevent future bone loss.
ARE THERE HEALTH BENEFITS TO HAVING AN IMPLANT?
Although having a beautiful smile and the confidence that it is essential, there are also important health reasons to have dental implants. Whether replacing one tooth or several, implants are critical to restoring and maintaining dental health.
Dental implants behave like natural teeth, can last a lifetime with proper care, and prevent additional bone loss. Implants also help support the surrounding teeth that can crookedly grow toward a gap and pull your teeth out of position. Shifting teeth can cause a broad array of issues, including poor bite, TMJ, and can even result in pain and headaches.
Meet with Dr. Jivan and learn more about the different options for missing teeth and the dental implant procedure in our office for your convenience.