Dental health is linked to your overall health and if you have missing teeth, this can have a big impact on your quality of life. You can have a permanent solution to missing teeth with dental implants.
The all-on-4 dental implants are a popular method for restoring the function and aesthetics of your teeth. This is where only four implants are used. There are many reasons why you would experience tooth loss. This can be becauseof periodontal disease, decay, trauma and age. But when there is missing teeth, in addition to affecting your smile, it can have other consequences. When a tooth is lost, the jawbone underneath will start to deteriorate. This is because it is no longer stimulated by the tooth root and this can lead to bone resorption. You will have a sunken facial appearance as a result of this. This can also lead to other dental issues. When there is missing teeth, it is difficult to chew food properly and this can lead to digestive problems. Your nutrition can also suffer as a result of this. Teeth help in articulating words and when you have missing teeth, your speech can be unclear. The physicalappearance of missing teeth will lead to a gap toothed smile and it can affect your confidence.
There are artificial tooth roots to dental implants and these are generally made of titanium.
These will be placed into the jawbone surgically. The implants will fuse with the jawbone and a crown will be attached to the top so that a natural looking functional tooth can be created. Dental implants can be used to replace one or multiple teeth. They can also support dentures. It is a versatile solution to missing teeth. As dental implants stimulate the jawbone, this will help prevent bone resorption and this will help maintain the structural integrity of the facial bones. Your natural facial contours will be preserved as a result of this so that you can avoid the sunken appearance that can occur with missing teeth. When you have dental implants, you will be able to chew food effectively and this is needed for proper digestion and absorption of nutrients. You will be able to maintain a balanced diet because of this and enjoy a variety of food. Sometimes when you have missing teeth or if your dentures don’t fit properly, it can be difficult to eat.
Bridges need adjacent teeth to be reduced but this is not the case with dental implants.
The health of neighbouring teeth is not compromised in this option and it can also help reduce the risk of cavities and other dental issues. The dental implants are made from strong materials that are resistant to decay. You will be able to speak clearly with dental implants as they stay in place securely. There are mental and emotional health benefits of dental implants as well. Your confidence will go up as you will have a complete and attractive smile. There are psychological impacts of tooth loss where people can experience anxiety and depression. But with dental implants, you will have a permanentsolution that mimics your natural teeth.