Dental Implants Or Dentures? Comparing Advances in Dental Technology

You don't have to be a senior to have dental implants. Unfortunately, conventional dentures could potentially make someone look much older than they actually are. Because dentures are not permanent, the lips tend to "suck-in" to the unnaturally placed artificial teeth. In addition, the constant maintenance and care an individual may give to dentures could be cumbersome if done every day.

Fortunately, dental implants are becoming increasingly available and affordable to many patients nationwide. They allow patients to have a much more natural dental appearance. They require virtually no extra maintenance other than the typical care as if they were normal teeth. Thanks to modern technology and the ingenuity of the dental industry, implants could now be placed in less than 30 minutes! And because they act as if they are real teeth, patients could have normal diet and lifestyle without the need to worry.

Many patients with dental implants could feel the difference in the way they feel about themselves, the way they live and eat, and more importantly, the way their teeth look. Dental implants are custom fitted for each person. Whereas dentures are shaped and molded as an entire mouth, dental implants require an intensive scan of the gum line, jaw shape, intra-oral structure, and anything else that would allow the dental implants to fit perfectly.

Dental implants are composed of three major parts: the implant, abutment, and the crown. The implant is installed into the jawbone similar to the way a natural tooth would be rooted. The abutment is a part that install on the implant piece allowing the crown to be attached to the gum line. They could be installed as single tooth or entire mouth installment. As anyone can see, the dental implant is installed right into the jawbone, not just a floating mouth piece, resulting in a great natural look that is custom fitted.

Clearly, dental implant technology is the way of the future and will benefit patients greatly.

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