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Dental implants are fast becoming the top dentist recommended tooth replacement device. Dental implants are small titanium cylinders that are implanted directly into the patient’s jawbone. The reason dentists are starting to recommend dental implants more and more is that they have many advantages and only a few drawbacks.
Dental implants can improve the way your artificial teeth look, feel, and function. Because several different types of artificial teeth, including crowns, bridges and dentures can be attached to a dental implant, the dentist can make the replacement seamless. This way, no one will be able to tell you even have an implant. Also, because there are no wires protruding from your gums like other replacements, the implants will feel just like your own natural teeth. Best of all though, since the implants are made of titanium and placed directly into the bone, they are extremely strong and durable. This means you can eat all your favorite foods, no matter what they are, without fear of damaging the implant.
Good candidates for dental implants are patients who practice good oral hygiene and are free from periodontal disease, heart disease, and diabetes. Also, the bone near the implant site must be strong, healthy, and plentiful. If this is not the case, there are some procedures to build up the jawbone, or alter it in some way, so that you can become a candidate for dental implants.
If you wish to have a missing tooth or multiple teeth replaced and you think you are a good candidate for a dental implant, speak with your dentist today to find out more information.
Consult with our expert in dental implants Escondido for more information.