It is increasingly common for people of all ages to be suffering from missing or damaged teeth. This condition can significantly impact both one’s long-term dental health, as well as their self confidence and willingness to smile in public or professional situations.
According to a statistical study, 69 percent of adults between the ages of 35 to 44 have lost at least one permanent tooth because of an accident, a failed root canal, gum disease or tooth decay. By age 74, 26 percent of adults have lost all of their permanent teeth. Prosthodontists, both from Winterset Dental and from throughout the country, dental specialists in the restoration and replacement of teeth, recommend dental implants as the best treatment solution for the replacement of lost teeth.
Patients choosing to undergo the dental implant procedure will receive many oral health benefits. Dental implants are designed to fuse with bone and are permanent replacements for lost teeth improving personal appearance. Improvements in speech, comfort, self-esteem and oral health restore a healthy smile and allow patients to speak without fear of slipping teeth. Dental implants function as real teeth facilitating easier chewing of favorite foods without experiencing pain. Dental implants are durable lasting for many years and they eliminate the embarrassing inconvenience of removing dentures.
Dental implants are artificial tooth roots inserted into a jaw as a holder for a replacement tooth or bridge. There are two types of dental implants. Endosteal implants include cylinders, screws or blades inserted into the jawbone through surgery. Patients with bridges or removable dentures are candidates for this type of implant. A subperiosteal implant consists of metal posts that protrude through the gum of the jaw to hold the prosthesis in place. This type of implant is for patients unable to wear conventional dentures in addition to possessing minimal bone height.
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