Dental Implants are the most natural-looking tooth replacement option on the market. They provide patients with a solution to their oral health problems and can significantly boost their self-confidence. One of the most attractive facets of dental implants is their realistic presentation. Dental implants look and feel like real teeth and allow patients to experience the pleasantries they once used to enjoy. In addition, dental implants administer a great amount of benefits that other methods cannot contend with. Other methods such as traditional dentures are very restrictive and only temporarily fix the problem. Dental implants provide lasting results and allow you the freedom that real teeth offer. Additional benefits include:
- Results that can last a lifetime with proper care
- Alleviation of pain and bite problems caused by teeth shifting to fill a gap left by a missing tooth
- High success rate of 95-98%
- Restoration of jawbone
- Youthful appearance
- Large variety of foods can be eaten without restrictions
- Restoration of sunken facial appearance to intended appearance
- Capable of supporting a dental bridge or denture with a secure fit and improved comfort
- No removable pieces that require additional maintenance
- No slipping or clicking noises
- Improved speech
- Retention of natural tooth formation
- Your existing teeth will stay in position and not shift, allowing for better jaw function and more comfortable bite alignment
Dental implant techniques have been updated and improved over many years, and countless patients have changed their lives through the use of dental implant restorations. To find out if you are a good candidate for dental implants at Smile by Design, please contact us to schedule a consultation with Dr. Donian Shen, the Bay Area’s Top Implant Dentist.
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Dental Implants Vs. Conventional Options
While conventional tooth replacement options, such as dentures or bridges, aid in restoring oral function, they cannot accommodate many of the problems that correlate with missing teeth. Full dentures are comprised of a plastic base that sits on your gum tissue with the ridge of the jawbone holding it all in place. However, this removable piece is a solution that does not provide you with future relief, and over time depletion of the jawbone and gum tissue will occur due to lack of exercise from chewing muscles. Dentures will then loosen due to the change in jawbone strength, which can be adjusted to fit again. This process, however, will continue to persist because the jawbone is not receiving the exercise it needs to stay healthy. One of the main problems in partial dentures is its metal clasps that can cause some wear and tear to your natural teeth, thus compromising your oral health. Crowns and bridges are placed on existing tooth structures and grind away, destroying healthy tooth structures in the process.
Why Choose Dental Implants Over the Alternatives?
Dental Implants Vs. Dentures
When comparing dental implants versus dentures, implants are regarded as the finest choice. Implants and All-on-4® implant dentures typically last longer, provide greater stability and bite strength, and offer patients more convenience. While dental implants generally cost more up front, patients also get more for their money. Dental implants are a permanent solution, while dentures often only last seven years at best. For the option that feels the most like real teeth, Dr. Shen recommends choosing dental implants.
Dental Implants Vs. Bridges
A huge reason why patients and dentists choose dental implants over other tooth restorations has to do with the benefits dental implants can provide. While a dental bridge can certainly help restore function and aesthetics, dental implants offer longer-lasting results with improved quality of life for patients. By anchoring a bridge prosthetic to an implant post, patients can enjoy improved stability, enhanced bite strength, greater lifestyle convenience, and superior comfort. Furthermore, since the implant posts stimulate the jawbone, greater bone density can be retained, protecting your long-term oral health and even preventing further tooth shifting or loss.
Contact Dr. Donian Shen for Dental Implant Consultations
Dental implants are truly a superior tool that replaces missing teeth while providing patients with assurances in teeth retention, realistic results, and jawbone strengthening, among many others. If you have any questions regarding dental implants or would like to discuss your candidacy, please contact us to schedule a free consultation with the talented Donian Shen, DDS, the Bay Area’s Top Implant Dentist.