If you’re missing teeth, you know just how difficult it can be to complete daily tasks, like eating, speaking clearly, and smiling with confidence. Tooth loss can take away from your appearance and therefore your self-esteem. Fortunately, there are a variety of tooth replacement options out there that can help, like dental implants. Continue reading to learn about some of the different cosmetic benefits of dental implants.
Prevents Bone Loss
When you are missing teeth for a while, you will eventually experience bone loss. This happens when the jawbone isn’t being constantly stimulated y chewing from the roots of the teeth. When teeth are missing, patients can experience sunken cheeks and wrinkled lips as a result of facial structure. Dental implants are the only tooth replacement option out there that replaces the root of the missing tooth and prevents bone loss.
Implant Placement
After carefully planning, your dentist will surgically place your implants in the most ideal locations for osseointegration to take place. This is when the titanium fuses to the jawbone. This allows for the implants to achieve maximum stability once they have completely healed. They are also placed in accordance with soft-tissue deficiencies to help you achieve an aesthetically pleasing outcome.
Crown Customization
To leave you with the most natural-looking smile possible, the crowns that are placed on the end of each implant are customized to be the exact size, shape, and color needed to blend in seamlessly with the rest of your smile. The new crown must fit perfectly into the empty gap and be the exact length as your adjacent tooth.
Prosthetic Design
When two adjacent teeth are being restored simultaneously, crowns can be made to reduce any extra space between the teeth. A lot of the time, this is done when there is a triangular space left between the teeth as the result of an inadequate papilla.
Managing Soft Tissues
When patients have dental implants placed, they are sometimes able to have gum tissue reconstructed to have their smile appear to be more aesthetically pleasing. This extra step can be helpful for those who have experienced gum recession in the past.
If you are looking for a tooth replacement option that will leave you with a beautiful, natural-looking smile, ask your dentist if you would be a good candidate for dental implants. You will have your smile back in no time!
About the Author
Dr. Joseph Salvaggio is an experienced dentist who has been working in the field for more than two decades! He earned his dental doctorate from the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry and is committed to continuing education, particularly in implant dentistry and cosmetics, to keep his knowledge and skills sharp. For more information or to schedule an appointment at his office in Brampton, visit his website or call 289-569-0721.