Thanks to advanced technology and dental materials, modern dental bridges and dentures are more realistic in their fit and appearance than ever before. Digital imaging creates highly precise measurements to guide your prosthesis’ creation, while materials like dental porcelain ensure that your replacement teeth are virtually indistinguishable from your healthy, natural teeth. Even if you already have a bridge or denture in place, you may benefit from upgrading it to a dental implant-supported restoration.
How Dental Implants Work
A dental implant is a small post that resembles a healthy, natural tooth root. For patients who suffer tooth loss, one or more implant posts can be inserted into the jawbone, essentially replacing the lost teeth roots. After your jawbone has healed, your dentist can secure a custom-designed dental crown, bridge, or denture to the posts, depending on how many teeth you’ve lost. Compared to traditional prostheses, which rely on clasps, abutment teeth, and/or adhesives for support, an implant-supported restoration stands on its own, with its own anchored root to keep it as steady as your natural teeth.
Improving Your Replacement Teeth
In addition to providing unmatched stability and support for your restoration, implants also help preserve the strength and integrity of your jawbone. Implant posts provide the stimulation that your teeth roots are meant to, inviting nutrients to your jawbone to keep it well nourished. Without implants, your jawbone can gradually lose density, causing your traditional bridge or denture to eventually lose its grip. Because they are the only solution to prevent jawbone erosion, implants are often the most comprehensive and lifelike solution to rebuilding your smile.
Learn More About the Advantages Implant Restorations
Regardless of the restoration you choose to replace your lost tooth or teeth, your smile will look, feel, and function more realistically than ever with the support of dental implants. To learn more, schedule a visit with Dr. Emily Johnson by calling Magnolia Family Dental in Kirkwood/St. Louis, MO, today at 314-822-4521.
