Do Dental Implants Really Imitate Our Natural Teeth?
Whether you opt for dental implants in Manchester or dental implants in Richmond, there’s no getting away from the fact that they’re the most modern form of tooth replacement that current dentistry allows. Yes they look great and most dental implant patients suggest that their friends and family find it hard to tell the difference between those and their normal teeth, but if it were just about looks alone, it could be argued that modern day dentures are just as aesthetically life-like. What’s more they don’t require a surgical process to fit! On the contrary, implants also mimic the functions of our normal teeth. So how do they do this?
Tooth root
You’re probably aware of the fact that a when a dental implant in Richmond is fitted, painstaking lengths are taken to make sure that the porcelain crown aesthetically matches your other existing teeth in every way. However what about below the surface of the jaw? This is where an implant really comes into it’s own. As the titanium post is anchored into the jaw bone the body’s natural bone tissue merges and fuses with it over time. This creates that strong, stand-alone platform which can then support a porcelain crown. Because the whole anatomical structure of the missing tooth is being replaced by the implant, right down to the bone, this is where it differs from standard dentures and bridges. As such, it becomes a permanently fixed tooth like structure that functions just as a normal tooth would.
So what does this mean in reality?
Just like normal teeth, dental implants can be prone to gum disease so care needs to be taken to continually maintain high standards of oral cleanliness, particularly around the implant area. That said, unlike dentures, they’ve been proven to last for forty years or more in some patients, so when we say they’re a permanent fixture, aside from never needing adjusting, changing, or taking out, they’re incredibly long-lasting too.
What about chewing and eating?
Most denture wearers will know that even though their chewing ability is often improved, chances are that they still have to be mindful of what they eat. Conversely once the platform or foundation of a dental implant is fully settled, it allows the wearer to eat and chew normally without fear of damage (just like our natural teeth). This means that crunchy fruit and vegetables, crisp apples, lean meats, and even nuts are no longer off limits.
As you can see, aside from looking like our real teeth, implants can also imitate them in many ways. Should you have any further questions with regard to dental implants in Richmond, then contact us either via our website at www.sheendentalimplants.co.uk or alternatively speak to us in person on 020 8876 5277 and book yourself a free, no-obligation consultation.