Dental implant treatment is the most state-of-the-art tooth replacement option on the market today. There are many reasons to choose dental implants over less comprehensive tooth replacement treatments. Today our Santa Monica restorative dentists are reviewing some of the key benefits of dental implant treatment.
- Aesthetics
The first reason that so many people love dental implants is that these replacement teeth are customized to suit the patient. Every dental implant has a natural-looking restoration that replaces the visible tooth above the gum line. This restoration is shaped, sized, and shaded to look natural for the patient, in accordance with the person’s real teeth. Because dental implant restorations are made of porcelain, they closely mimic the luminosity of real enamel.
- Stability
Many people seeking replacement teeth are concerned that their new prosthetics will slide around or fall out of their mouths. Ill-fitting prosthetics are unsightly, uncomfortable, and difficult to live with. Every dental implant is embedded into the patient’s jawbone with a small titanium root. Once your implant is placed in your mouth, it stays there permanently; you don’t have to worry about your replacement tooth coming lose.
- Health Benefits
When you lose a tooth, your entire smile can become destabilized and be negatively affected. The titanium root of the dental implant actually helps to minimize your risk of suffering from many of the unwelcome side effects of tooth loss. The implant root bolsters the jaw tissue around it (helping to prevent jaw tissue deterioration), and keeps your natural teeth from shifting.
Do you want to learn more about all of your tooth replacement options, including dental implants? Our Santa Monica dental implant dentists are here to answer your questions and guide you through the treatment process. Give our office a call to get started restoring your smile!