Advantages:
As our life span increases, a permanent dental
replacement like dental implants is increasingly important as we get older. While dentures and
removable bridges are usually loose and unstable, implants provide you with dental
replacements that are both natural looking and very functional. Dental
implants look much better,
and feel better, than traditional removable bridges, and offer the same force for biting
as bridges that are fixed in place. Dental implants will last your lifetime.
Disadvantages:
Implants are a major investment and
not without risk. The extensive use of implants can cost tens of
thousands of dollars to achieve a great result. It is also a very
time consuming procedure when having many implants placed. As this
procedure is surgery, it is very important to research and find a
well credited implant dentist that you are comfortable with. For some people there are varying degrees
discomfort or pain, which subsides in a couple of days. As with similar types of surgery,
bruising and minor swelling might also develop shortly after the procedure. The crown
(false tooth placed on top) will need to be replaced in ten to fifteen years.
If you area smoker or have difficulty healing you may not be a
candidate for dental implants.
Next: Dental implants - before
and after pictures
- Introduction to dental implants
section
- Dental implants - an overview
- Who is a candidate for dental implants?
- Dental implants - Procedure description
- Types of tooth implants
- How much do dental implants cost?
- Things to consider - Advantages and disadvantages of dental
implants
- Dental implants - Before and after photos
- Personal stories from people who have had dental
implants
- Choosing the color of the dental implant crown
- Discuss dental implants on our message board
