Some Exceptional Benefits Of Dental Implants

When it comes to prosthetic replacement of missing tooth, there is no better material than dental implants. Why? The reasons are many and multi-faceted and, in this article,, we shall talk about some of them.  

 

Restoration of bite force: 

A key benefit of going for dental implants over other replacements, is that dental implants can restore the bite force like no other apparatus or replacement. Dental Implants can restore the natural bite force of the jaw. How is this made possible? This is made possible because the material is anchored right into the jaw using a titanium post-which serves as an artificial tooth root. because of such robust anchoring, you can apply the same force in your bite, as you would have in the case of natural teeth. So, there is a commonality between natural teeth and dental implant with respect to the natural bite force with respect to chewing. 

Ensures that there is no change in the shape of your face: 

Natural teeth structure also support the natural shape of the face. as you can understand from this, teeth structure is more than just for chewing food. It is about providing shape and a structural base as well, with respect to the face. So when teeth are absent, the natural support to your is absent. This means that there will be bone loss over time (this phenomenon is not immediate but rather gradual and long term and you will most likely not notice it happening). When there is gradual bone loss from the jaw, over time, the shape of the jaw will also change and even if it is slight or marginal it can make you look older than you are. With dental implants you can prevent this from happening by preventing loss of bones. And if you are wondering how long do dental implants last, rest assured that they are for lifetime.