There are many reasons why you should choose dental implants to restore your smile. They help fill in the gaps caused by tooth loss, restore oral function, and prevent bone loss, among other benefits. We restore smiles with dental implants at our office in Madeira, OH, where Dr. Frederick Heiselman can determine if you are a candidate for this innovative tooth-replacement option.
What are Dental Implants?
A dental implant is a small metal post that looks like a screw but functions as a root by securing a dental restoration in place. Dental implants are versatile and can be used in conjunction with crowns, bridges, or fixed dentures to replace missing teeth. When replacing a single tooth, only one implant and crown are needed. Several dental implants can be used to secure a bridge or denture when replacing multiple teeth at once.
Dental implants are an extremely secure method for restoring smiles because they are placed directly in the jawbone. In the months following placement of dental implants a natural process called osseointegration occurs in which bone tissue permanently fuses with the metal implant. Therefore, a patient must have enough bone tissue to be a candidate for dental implants. Complete osseointegration is not possible without sufficient bone.
An unfortunate side effect of tooth loss is bone loss, which is why not everyone who is missing teeth will be a candidate for dental implants. The body naturally reabsorbs bone tissue that is not supporting teeth. The experienced dentist at our office in Madeira, OH, can determine if dental implants are an option for you.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Dental implants have multiple benefits, such as being both versatile and long-lasting. Some of the many extraordinary benefits of dental implants include:
- Restoring your smile by filling in the gaps caused by tooth loss
- Minimizing excess strain on remaining natural teeth by more evenly distributing biting and chewing functions across a full set of teeth
- Reducing sagging and drooping by providing additional support for facial muscles
- Preventing teeth from shifting out of place due to gaps in the smile
- Preserving bone tissue in the jaw area
- Improving self-esteem by restoring your smile
Dental implants could be the right choice for restoring your smile. They are long-lasting, secure, versatile, and so much more. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Heiselman to learn more about improving your smile with dental implants by calling our office in Madeira, OH, at (513) 561-8600.