In older patients the poor stability of complete or partial dentures may lead to depression and other illnesses due to their avoidance of society contact. The fear of not being able to speak properly or chew food in public can have dramatic effects on certain individuals. The psychological effects of tooth loss vary among individuals. Frequently the first question asked by a patient when told that a tooth must be extracted is the possibility of using an implant. If multiple teeth are lost and the patient is advised that a partial denture must be constructed, they perceive it as a denture or the beginning of the edentulous state.
Implants provide an alternative for the treatment.
Patients associate implants more as natural teeth and feel more secure about their dental health.