One of your teeth has been badly damaged and needs to be extracted. Now you will have a gap in your smile and need to replace it. In your research of your options online, you quickly discover that implants are widely considered the gold standard in dentistry. In fact, even 20 years after placement, more than 95 percent of them are still successful! What’s the secret behind this high dental implant success rate? Read on to find out just a few of them.
Nature-Like Structure
Nature has provided you with a body that is designed to do amazing things, but it can need a little help. Oftentimes, the best solution to a medical or dental problem is to the option that most closely resembles the real thing. Normal dentures and bridges, while they replace the crown of the missing teeth, the root structure is not addressed. On the other hand, implants substitute for the entire tooth from root to crown—just like the real thing. Keep in mind that even if the post and abutment are made from titanium, this material is biocompatible, which means that it doesn’t harm the jawbone at all.
Reinforcing Jawbone Strength
Implants go a step beyond doing no harm by actually helping your oral and overall health. In fact, the post stimulates the jawbone so that it grows and surrounds the post. As a result, implants are just as stable as natural teeth and add security for your remaining teeth. With strong teeth in your smile, you’re better able to eat foods that promote a healthy lifestyle.
Advanced Technology
Although the concept for dental implants started many years ago, modern technology has made the implant process even more successful. In addition to working with a highly qualified dentist, technology (specifically a 3D cone beam scanner) can make sure that the post is placed correctly. The image captured by a cone beam scanner lets your dentist know where blood vessels and other important structures are. With this knowledge, they can plan to avoid these areas and prevent most of the complications that can occur during this procedure. This image also allows the dentist to judge whether you need any additional work, such as a bone graft, prior to the placement to ensure success.
Easy Maintenance
The process of getting dental implants is one of the most complex procedures in dentistry; however, once the implants have been fully integrated with the jawbone, taking care of them is actually quite simple. You need to treat them just as you would natural teeth with daily brushing and flossing and regular visits to your dentist’s office. Anyone can do this kind of maintenance, which is why so many patients continue to have success many years following placement.
In the end, although some dental implants are not successful, a strong majority of them are. That means if you choose to replace your missing tooth with a dental implant, you can expect to have excellent results for decades to come.
About the Practice
At Beck Dental Care, our experts have decades of advanced training and experience in placing dental implants. We treat every patient with a unique, customized approach, giving them a smile that is both beautiful and functional. We are also proud to use some of dentistry’s most innovative technology, including a 3D cone beam scanner in planning implant treatment. Are you wondering whether you’re a good candidate for dental implants? Contact Beck Dental Care and schedule a consultation with us today!