Dental Implant Restoration

Dental implant restoration is the optimal solution for lost or significantly damaged teeth. Dental implants are different from dental bridges in that implants work and look like regular teeth. Titanium posts are used in place of the missing tooth roots. Crowns are added so the teeth look completely normal.

Once your dental implants are in place, you will have the confidence and aesthetic appeal you need to smile widely at work, church, while shopping, and in other social settings. Just as important is the fact that your dental implants will empower you to chew through all different types of food. Let’s take a closer look at the extensive benefits of dental implant restoration.

Dental Implants Enhance Jaw Bone Strength

The benefits of dental implants extend well beyond enhancing the look of a smile. Dental implants are also revered by patients and dentists alike as they bolster jaw bone strength all the more. The precise design of dental implants promotes the growth of the jaw bone. Keep in mind, missing even a single tooth for an extensive period of time can lead to jaw bone deterioration along with recession.

Dental implants consist of a biocompatible material in titanium that will not cause any problems with your mouth. Osseointegration fuses the dental implants to the jaw bone in the ensuing months. This metal stimulates jaw bone growth for the entirety of the time that the implant is in position. Dental implants have the potential to last decades or even the rest of your life.

Restore Your Natural Smile

If you are on the fence as to whether you should choose dental implant restoration or dentures, you should know dentures have the potential to slip. Making matters worse is the fact that dentures are visible to others. Add in the fact that bridges will look unnatural and become discolored and there is even more reason to choose dental implants.

Dental implants are the sole form of tooth restoration that allows for the artificial tooth to remain indistinct from adjacent teeth. The dental implant is securely connected to the jaw and completed with a ceramic crown that matches the shape and hue of the rest of the teeth in the mouth.

Dental Implants Stand the Test of Time

Dental implants are likely to last a minimum of a decade or even several decades. Some dental implants last an entire lifetime. If the crown requires replacement down the line, the titanium root connected to the jaw bone will remain in position.

Chew With Efficiency

You should not have to spend minute after minute attempting to chew through your food. Opt for dental implants and you will be able to tear right through food of all different textures. However, if you are missing teeth or if your teeth are not properly aligned, you will not be able to chew properly.

Dental implants are the answer. Your dental implants will be firmly connected to your jaw, empowering you to chew through food with ease.

The Confidence You Need

Aside from practical functional benefits, dental implant restoration is also beneficial in the context of your psychology. Dental implants are meant to look and function just like regular teeth. Those around you will have no idea you have dental implants. These artificial teeth really do resemble natural teeth, providing you with the confidence you need to smile, laugh, talk, and be yourself when socializing with friends and family.

Durable and Reliable

One of the primary benefits of dental implants is their durable construction. Dental implants have titanium rods within the jaw that function similarly to a tooth’s natural root structure. This is accomplished with the firm bond formed between the dental implant and the jaw bone in the process referenced above known as osseointegration. Your dental implants will serve you well for decades or longer with the proper maintenance and oral care.

Enhanced Stability

You need and deserve to know your teeth will remain firmly in position when you bite down on food. However, if you are missing one or several teeth, your remaining teeth are that much more likely to slide over into the open spaces, causing dental instability. If your teeth are not stable, chewing will gradually become painful and perhaps even impossible.

Instead of opting for a dental bridge or denture that might slip or move in your mouth, opt for dental implants. Implants are stable, meaning they won’t slide or move in any way when chewing through even the hardest or stickiest of foods. You can devour the entirety of a holiday meal with your dental implants firmly in place the entire time. This is the confidence you need to eat like you used to and maximize your quality of life.

Most People are Candidates for Dental Implant Restoration

If you are missing one or several teeth, you are likely a good candidate for dental implant restoration. As long as your jaw bone is strong and you are a non-smoker, there is a good chance the dentist will determine you are a solid candidate for these potentially life-changing artificial teeth. Your dental implants will fuse directly to your jaw bone through titanium rods so it is important that your jaw is healthy and dense enough to accommodate those titanium rods.

Visual Beauty

Above all, most patients rave about dental implants for their aesthetic appeal. Compare dentures’ comparably unsightly design with that of dental implants and you will agree implants are much easier on the eyes. Dental implants really do look similar to regular teeth. Even if a friend, family member, co-worker, or stranger is within a couple of inches of your teeth during a social interaction, he or she will not be able to distinguish your regular teeth from your dental implants. Your natural and artificial teeth will look visually uniform across the entirety of your mouth after implants are added.

Schedule an Appointment With Smile Hawaii

Contact us today to schedule your dental exam and cleaning. Feel free to ask questions of our dentist if you are considering dental implants or another restoration. You can reach our team by dialing (808) 707-7445.