A traditional bridge can last up to 15 years, and removable dentures may last as long as 10 years. But what if there was a tooth replacement option that could last decades, maybe even a lifetime? With dental implants, this is possible! In today’s blog, your Brooklyn, NY, periodontist and implant expert talks about the longevity of dental implants.
The Impact of Losing Natural Teeth
Losing your natural teeth can mean serious trouble for your oral health, bite function, and even the appearance of your smile. For example, missing teeth could limit your meal options and deprive you of essential nutrients. You could have trouble speaking clearly, and may be embarrassed in social situations, impacting your quality of life. Missing teeth could also mean a weakened jawbone, as the body will stop sending doses of calcium and phosphorus to the jaw around the missing teeth. Without these nutrients, the jab breaks down to cause further tooth loss and an older appearance. But we can help prevent these complications with the placement of one or more dental implants.
The Stability Dental Implants Offer
Dental implants are titanium posts, which are biocompatible and bond with the jawbone. The body will accept them as new roots and in response, resume the flow of essential nutrients to the jawbone to keep your smile and facial features intact. This means your teeth look and act like natural ones, and last for decades to come. Our team will guide the post into place with advanced digital technology to ensure they sit at the right angle, position, and depth to support a new tooth for years to come, potentially a lifetime.
Attaching Your Restorations or Prosthetics
When your new root is in place, this can help support your jawbone and keep your smile whole. For an individual one, we will attach an abutment to the post so we can connect a custom crown, one that looks natural and blends with the smile. If you have a more advanced case of tooth loss, then we could use several posts to support a bridge or even a full set of dentures, so you have a complete smile that can last and return function and beauty to your smile. These are always custom-made to ensure an attractive appearance!
If you have any questions about how we address tooth loss with dental implants, then contact our team today to learn more. We want you to smile with confidence, and we can help make it possible.
Maintain a Complete Smile with Your Brooklyn, NY, Periodontist
A full smile that looks good and functions like natural teeth is possible with implant dentistry! To schedule an appointment and start the implant placement process, contact your Brooklyn, NY, periodontist by calling (718) 444-3800.
