6 Reasons Why Dental Implants Benefits Our Ft. Lauderdale Patients

It’s unfortunate, but as you age, parts of your body start to break down. As periodontists, we see this occurring in our patients also.

For example, some of our patients lose one or more teeth to periodontal disease. But there is hope.

Dental implants are changing the way people live! They are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel, and function like natural teeth.

The person who has lost teeth regains the ability to eat virtually anything and can smile with confidence, knowing that teeth appear natural and that facial contours will be preserved. Patients with dental implants can smile with confidence!

What are the Benefits of Getting Dental Implants

1. Eliminates the need to “cut down” the neighboring teeth to make a bridge
2. Maintains the jawbone structure
3. Feels and functions like natural teeth
4. Does not rely on other teeth for support
5. Replaces partial plates and may be used to secure loose dentures
6. Cleans and flosses like a natural tooth

What Exactly is a Dental Implant?

An implant is a metal anchor that is placed in the jawbone. Once integrated with your bone, the implant can be used to support a crown, a bridge or secure a removable appliance.

The dental implants used by most dentists and dental specialists (like the ones we use in our Ft. Lauderdale and Deerfield Beach offices) are root-form implants, which means that they are used to replace natural tooth roots in areas of the mouth where teeth are missing. Dental implants provide an exciting option for people missing some or all of their teeth.

There are many benefits to having dental implants. When teeth are lost, ongoing shrinkage of the jawbone occurs, which can cause the face to look older. This shrinkage can also make adequate fit of a partial or full denture difficult. Placing implants can slow or stop this process.

“Dental implants look, feel and function like natural teeth and offer a tremendous improvement in comfort, speech, eating and convenience over conventional partial and full dentures.”

Questions about Dental Implants?

Do you have other questions getting dental implants? Please feel free to call our offices – we’d be happy to talk more with you!

Deerfield Beach office: (954) 427-5700