Dental Implants Can Change Your Smile Forever
Traditional dentures are no longer the only solution to lost teeth.
Dental implants are a lasting way to replace lost or broken teeth.
Losing teeth and replacing them with dentures used to be almost a rite
of passage. It was to be expected,

just like going gray or needing
glasses. Dental implants are now taking the place of traditional
dentures and have become a popular alternative when oral health problems
arise.
Dental implants are not complex in their design, but it does take some
planning to have the procedure done. The procedure consists of a
titanium screw being placed into the bone and then a prosthetic tooth
being placed on top of the screw. Over time, the titanium screw grows
into and becomes part of the bone, essentially becoming a new and much
improved “root”.
There are some cases where this procedure is not a possible alternative
to traditional dentures. If you have bone issues or there is not enough
bone tissue available then the implant cannot be placed. Additionally,
if the original tooth loss was due to poor hygiene, those habits must
be changed to ensure the success of future oral care.
Candidates for implant procedures are those patients who have teeth that
need to be replaced and have good bone structure and density to
withstand the placement and engraftment of the titanium post. Entire
sets of teeth or individual teeth can be replaced - it really depends on
the patient’s needs.
If you are considering dental implants, you should talk with your
dentist about your choices. Like any medical or dental procedure, there
are always some risks involved. Obviously there will be some pain
involved in the procedure, but that can be minimized with the help of
pain relievers prescribed and/or administered by your dentist. There is
also a slight risk of failure for the implant to engraft into the bone.
While this risk is small, it is always a possibility. Success rates
for this type of procedure are high, so the risk of an implantation
failing is very low and is usually eliminated by a second attempt.
Dental implants can provide the ability to communicate more effectively
and eat more healthfully. Patients also have more self-confidence in
that they are no longer embarrassed by the condition of their teeth and
can smile radiantly without the need to hide. While dental implants
cannot solve every tooth problem that exists, they do make a big
difference in the lives of those who have this procedure done.
The first step you should take if you are interested in this type of
solution is to talk with your dentist. He will be able to evaluate your
individual oral health and make recommendations accordingly. If your
dentist does not perform this delicate procedure, he should be able to
recommend a colleague that is able to serve you.