Single toooth dental implants provide replacement of esthetics and fuction for most patients. Implants to some patients can be an intimidating endeavor, but with proper illustations and communitation this feeling can be diminished. Expressing to patients that this is viable option for tooth replacement can be difficult. However, when they comprehend the overall benefits of the implant over the conventional bridge, the patient is more inclined to select the implant route.
Advantages of implants:
1. Restore form and function
2. Estheticallly pleasing to the eye once restored
3. Adheres to the surrounding bone for optimal support
4. Decay or caries are obsolete
5. Adjacent teeth are not damaged
6. Cost comparison to other options is virtually the same
7. Risk of infection is minimal
Disadvantages of implants:
1. Possible multiple procedures to accommodate the implant
2. For multiple implants the cost increases
3. Healing time for osseointegration
4. Difficulty of placement
5. Soft tissue and bone (Quality/Quantity)
Roger Myers DMD
Southern Georgia Oral Surgery
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is placed into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. Dental implants may be an option for people who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason.
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