Bone atrophy not only affects jaw function, but can cause adverse facial cosmetic changes. Because of the remarkable advances in dentistry in recent years, dental implants offer an effective solution to many of these problems. Dental implants are usually completed in two phases. This helps ensure a strong, solid foundation for replacement teeth. During this time, temporary bridges or dentures may be used to minimize any cosmetic or chewing inconvenience.
Dental implants can replace a single tooth, several teeth or complete dentures.
Your dentist can recommend the best choice for you. Dental implants are an effective, safe and predictable solution to the problems resulting from missing teeth. One additional and very important benefit can be the reduction or elimination of bone atrophy or shrinkage, commonly associated with loss of teeth. Dental implants are truly a revolution, solving an age old problem safely and predictably. Implant dentistry can change the smiles and lives of millions for years to come.