They are made of biocompatible materials, just the same as hip implants or similar orthopedic devices, and function as anchors or support for traditional forms of dentistry, such as crowns, bridges or dentures. Functionally, dental implants feel and act like real teeth. With implants, you can eat and chew again without pain or irritation. Foods that were forbidden are now back in the diet. Implants eliminate the need for distasteful adhesives.
Implants can actually improve the taste of food.
With less plastic covering the roof of your mouth, you can enjoy natural flavors and sensations again. Lastly, implants can help maintain your bone structure and support the facial tissues. Implants, as we know them today, have been in existence for at least twenty-five years. Few forms of medical, orthopedic or dental treatment have such high success rates. The gum tissues are then closed and the healing phase begins.