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Dental Implants: Why They're Your Best Choice for Replacing Missing Teeth
When it comes to replacing missing teeth, your top priority may be correcting the aesthetics of your smile. Equally important, however, is restoring the integrity and health of your teeth, gums, and jaw.
That’s why Brandon K. Cannon, DDS, of Cannon Oral Surgery in Chattanooga, Tennessee, recommends dental implants. Dental implants offer the best of both worlds: a smile that’s as healthy as it is beautiful.
In this blog, Dr. Cannon breaks down the benefits of replacing missing teeth with state-of-the-art dental implants.
How dental implants differ from other replacement options
Old-school replacement options, such as removable bridges and dentures, rest on the surface of your gums.
Dental implants contain both a manufactured “root” system and a prosthetic crown, the visible portion of your tooth. The root portion of an implant is made from bio-friendly metal, often titanium, that’s surgically implanted into your jaw and capped later with a realistic-appearing crown.
Once healed, a single implant can hold one or several prosthetic crowns in place, which very closely mimic the form and function of your natural teeth.
What are the benefits of dental implants?
Dental implants offer a wide variety of benefits related to your oral health, including their ability to integrate with your jawbone.
This provides superior stability and helps stop the natural process of bone remodeling, which occurs when your body reabsorbs bone tissue that’s not in use.
When you have missing teeth or use bridges or dentures that ride on top of your gums, your jaw loses bone density through remodeling, and the structural support it offers your face declines over time. Dental implants help prevent that.
Other benefits of dental implants include:
- They’re natural-looking
- No slippage, as is possible with dentures
- Improved self-confidence
- Enhanced structural support for surrounding teeth and gums
- Nearly normal bite force, which is often significantly reduced with dentures
- Long-lasting and highly durable
Many patients also appreciate their easy care, just brush and floss daily and us every six months for routine cleanings and oral health exams.
During these visits, Dr. Cannon checks the health of your gums and natural teeth as well as the condition of your dental implants.
How many teeth can you replace with dental implants?
Dr. Cannon creates personalized treatment plans tailored to your specific needs and the results of your initial dental examination. He may recommend dental implants to replace a single tooth or several missing teeth. Implants are also a highly effective alternative to full or partial dentures.
For a smile that’s both healthy and beautiful, schedule a visit with Dr. Cannon today. Call the office at 423-541-9000 or request an appointment online.