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Dental
Implants are artificial tooth roots. Holes are made into the jaw bones
and the artificial roots are placed and covered over. The implants then
heal and integrate with the jaw. After healing an artificial top is placed
into the implant containing an attachment for dentures.
A dental
implant provides a foundation to hold down a denture and hold it firmly
in place.
Dental
implants provide a stable foundation for a denture for someone who has
lost all of their natural teeth. It is estimated that implant supported
dentures will restore nearly 90% of chewing ability.
Implant
supported Dentures
A full
denture is difficult for many patients to wear and get used to. Sore spots
and difficulty chewing are caused when a denture moves around in the mouth.
Over time the dental ridges required to support a denture will shrink creating
a growing problem keeping dentures in place.
Implants
can be utilized to hold the denture in place. There will be a major improvement
in fit and function.
Lower
dentures require 2 implants to properly hold them in place for normal function,
one on each side. Additional implants, will provide additional stability.
Although
implants are usually place for stability of lower dentures, implants can
also be place to add to the stability of upper dentures.
As with
everything in life, there are always some disadvantages of implant treatment.
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They are
costly
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They require
meticulous oral hygiene to prevent infection and loss
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Placement
of implants is a surgical procedure
Any surgical
procedure has risks. Infection, reactions to the medications and anesthetics
are a couple of complications that can happen.
The
success rates of properly cared for implants is approximately 95%.
Benefits
Patients who have dental
implants report the following benefits:
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Better
ability to chew
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Improved
appearance
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Be more
confident
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Maintain
a healthier diet
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Are happier
and feel better about themselves.
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