Dental implants are replacement teeth specially created to match your regular teeth and implanted directly into the bone socket of a missing tooth. Over time, the bone grows around the post of the tooth implant and creates a truly permanent replacement for a missing tooth.
Although the procedure requires some time to accomplish (it typically takes from 6 to 12 weeks for the bone to completely heal around the dental implant post), the process is not particularly uncomfortable compared to other dental procedures.
Dental implants present other benefits as well:
- — Implants not only look like your own teeth because they are especially created to match your existing teeth, but they also feel real and require the same care as your normal teeth.
- — You won’t experience any of the discomforts typically associated with dentures. Implants don’t slip like dentures can, which often results in difficulty talking and eating. They’re also more comfortable than dentures because they’re permanently part of your mouth and simply feel the same as your regular teeth.
- — Dental implants are made to last. In fact, if you maintain a regular dental hygiene routine, dental implants can quite literally last for the rest of your life.
Although there are definitely advantages to dental implants, they’re not for everyone. In order to be a good candidate, you’ll need to have healthy bone and gums. For more information about dental implants and to find out whether this permanent form of tooth replacement is right for you, ask your dentist for more information.
Source: http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/dental-implants
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