Implants The New Gold Standard For Missing Teeth
Single Tooth Replacement
- Teeth on either side of space remain untouched
- Implants sustain supporting bone
- 30% of bridges must be replaced before 10 years
- 50% of bridges must be replaced before 15 years
- The advantage of having a single tooth implant is that rather than having a 30% to 50% failure rate at 10 and15 years, the implant success rate for that same time period is about 97%.
- Predictability for implants is very high
Another popular Indication For Implants Is The Retention Of A Mandibular Overdenture
- Using two to four implants to anchor the denture has allowed our patients the ability to eat more comfortably and confidently
- Many patients struggle with lower dentures, and implants can make a big difference in their quality of life
- Not only does the implant retained denture improve function, more importantly it retains the bony ridge that supports the denture
- It preserves bone which will alleviate undesirable changes to the facial anatomy and structure
- The implants, unlike dentures, are very stable and similar to having natural tooth roots in the jaw bone
- Patient acceptability today is much higher because there is more publicity about dental implants. It is not uncommon for a patient to know someone who has already undergone the procedure, then come in and asked about their own implant options.
If you think that you too, could benefit from dental implants , please call our office at (724) 935-4210. We look forward to your call