Advantages of dental implants

In the last few years in cosmetic dentistry, fewer procedures have had more of an impact than the fitting of oral implants.

Acting as an almost permanent restorative, oral implants allow patients to regain the smiles that they may have lost due to injury or decay, as well as looking and feeling just like real teeth.

At High Dental, we always check if our patients are suitable to have dental implants Melbourne fitted and use the most up-to-date technology to place your implants if you are. Perfect!

But what are some of the other advantages that accompany having dental implants Melbourne fitted? In the following article, our team provides a shortlist of what we have heard from our patients. Enjoy!

Improved smile

If you have a missing tooth or teeth, your smile will likely be affected negatively and this may lead to you covering your mouth when talking or in photographs.

Dental implants Melbourne bypasses this issue as our team will ensure that the prosthetic element of the tooth or teeth blends in seamlessly with the surrounding natural teeth. The implant will close any gaps you may have and you will be able to smile without concern relating to your appearance.

Better chewing and biting

Our teeth are designed to hold, bite and chew food and if you have a missing tooth or teeth in your mouth, this process can become harder and may restrict your diet.

As oral implants are affixed to the bone, they act as a synthetic root to the prosthetic tooth, allowing you to regain any bite or chewing strength that may have been lost. This allows you to bite into and enjoy harder foods that may also be healthier, such as raw vegetables, fruits and meat.

Increased bone

When you lose a tooth, if it is not replaced with an oral implant, the surrounding jawbone acts as it is no longer holding a tooth in place.

This can cause issues with any natural surrounding teeth, and can create unpredictable orthodontic movement; as the jaw shrinks, surrounding teeth become destabilised and may move out of line. Implants fuse with the bone and work to rebuild it around the site where they are implanted, so they bypass any issues which you may have experienced had you not had them fitted.

Reduction in cavities and gum disease

Gaps in your smile are not only a bit unsightly, but they can act as a magnet for plaque and bacteria. This is because, without the presence of a tooth, it is unlikely that you are brushing that particular spot.

With an oral implant and the need to brush it to maintain it, you will reduce cavities and gum disease that may have occurred if the implant was not fitted.

Lowered cardiovascular issues

There is a wealth of research exploring the link between plaque in the mouth and cardiovascular issues. A missing tooth equates often to higher incidences of plaque which can lead to heart disease, cancer and a higher incidence of strokes.

An oral implant bypasses the plaque as there is no gap for it to accumulate and so, you are less likely to have a high level of plaque in your mouth.

DISCLAIMER

All treatment carries risks. Individual consultation is required with one of our practitioners to ensure that the treatment is right for you.