Benefits of Dental Implants
Columbus, OH
Dental Implants provided by Dr. Nicholas P. Raptou
and Dr. Isaac Raptou
in Columbus, OH at Raptou Family Dental
 Our team here at Raptou Family Dental can understand the hardships that accompany tooth loss. We are also intimately familiar with the joys that come with a restored smile.
Right now, dental implants are the best way to replace missing teeth. They offer aesthetics, functionality and increased quality of life that other tooth restoration options struggle to match!
Dental implants have transformed the landscape of implant dentistry by offering a foundation for dental prosthetics and permanent solutions for missing teeth. These titanium posts are surgically placed into the jawbone, where they merge with the bone tissue, providing a sturdy and permanent base for dental crowns, bridges, or dentures.
This results in a restoration that closely resembles the look, feel, and function of natural teeth, thereby enhancing overall quality of life.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Dental implants offer a multitude of benefits across aesthetics, functionality, and health, making them a preferred choice for tooth replacement among patients and dentists alike.
High Success Rate
Proper maintenance of dental implants is crucial for their longevity and success. Since they are surgically embedded into the jawbone, they are considered a permanent tooth restoration.
Advancements in dental implant technology have significantly improved success rates, exceeding 95% for most patients. Ongoing innovations continue to enhance the effectiveness and comfort of implant treatments.
Improved Oral Health
Dental implants can provide a successful and lasting solution to tooth loss, enhancing oral health and quality of life. They not only replace missing teeth, which can restore your smile, they fill in the gaps left as a result of those missing teeth. Missing teeth cause gaps, which is a perfect place for plaque and bacteria to hide, thus increasing the likelihood of developing gum disease and shifting (or even loss of) adjacent teeth.
Natural Appearance and Function
One of the immediate benefits of dental implants is the restoration of a natural-looking smile, boosting confidence and self-esteem by providing a permanent solution that closely mimics natural teeth. They also restore dental function like improved chewing.
Preserving Facial Structure
If you are faced with tooth loss, then you most likely are struggling with an oral health issue. Gum disease, tooth decay, and certain medications can all lead to tooth loss.
If a tooth is lost, then it can lead to more tooth loss in the future. Why? The jaw bone supports and protects your teeth, and it depends on the stimulation of the tooth roots. When a tooth is removed, the jaw bone is no longer stimulated in that area and can start to deteriorate. When that happens, the jaw bone is less capable of preserving your other teeth.
Dentures and dental bridges may replace lost teeth and allow you to speak and eat normally, but they won't give the jaw bone the stimulation it needs to stay healthy. The jaw bone will begin to wither if it doesn't receive tactile feedback. Dental implants fix this problem.
A standard dental implant comprises three primary elements: the implant itself, typically a titanium screw inserted into the jawbone; the abutment, which connects the implant to the dental prosthetic; and the crown or prosthetic tooth, custom-made to match the patient's natural teeth. These all aid in bone preservation. Teeth support the jawbone and without them, the jawbone begins to atrophy.
Enhanced Comfort and Convenience
Dental implants fuse with the jawbone, acting as a new tooth root. They are comfortable and convenient. Because they are a fixed restoration, there is no removing them and taking them out to clean them, as is the case with dentures. Simply brush and floss your teeth.
Eating and Speaking with Ease
Dental implants restore full dental functionality, allowing patients to enjoy their favorite foods without constraints and improving speech clarity, which may be compromised by missing teeth or ill-fitting dentures.
Maintaining Oral Hygiene
Implants are designed for easy cleaning, promoting better oral hygiene. They also help distribute biting forces evenly, reducing stress on remaining natural teeth and promoting overall oral health.
Long Lasting
Dental implants preserve the integrity of natural bones without invading them. With proper care, they can last a lifetime, surpassing the durability of dental bridges or dentures.
Increased Quality of Life
Tooth loss can significantly change how you go about your day-to-day life. If you lose teeth, you are often unable to enjoy the same kinds of foods that you used to. Foods that are hard, crunchy, crispy, or that have sharp edges can now cause pain when you eat them. People with missing teeth are often forced to give up some of their favorite foods because of this.
However, the drawbacks of tooth loss don't stop there. Since your teeth also contribute greatly to your ability to pronounce words, tooth loss will limit your speaking abilities. People with missing teeth are even hesitant to smile since they're ashamed of their appearance. However, dental implants can fix all of these problems.
Dental implants have a look, feel and function of natural teeth, so you can eat whatever you want. They'll also allow you to speak normally and you can smile without feeling embarrassed or self-conscious about your appearance!
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With their ability to provide a natural-looking smile, preserve bone health, and ensure a long-term solution due to their durability, dental implants represent a significant leap forward in dental care, empowering individuals to enjoy the full benefits of a healthy, fully functional smile. Consult with our team at Raptou Family Dental at (614) 427-0449 to get an expert opinion on the subject and see if dental implants are the best fit for you.
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