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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF DENTAL IMPLANTS?

Improved Appearance
When teeth are lost, ongoing shrinkage of the jawbone occurs making the face look older. Dental implants can slow or stop this process. Dental implants look and feel like natural teeth.

Improved Comfort
Dental implants eliminate the pain, discomfort and inconvenience of removable full or partial dentures. Since dentures sit on top of the jawbone and gums, continuous shrinkage of the jawbone alters the fit of the denture resulting in slipping or rocking of the dentures. Exposed nerves and irritation of the gum tissue may add to the discomfort.

Implant supported replacement teeth are like natural teeth because they are anchored securely to the jawbone. Gum irritation and the pain of exposed nerves associated with conventional full or partial dentures are eliminated.

Improved Speech
With ill fitting dentures, the teeth slip and slide around the mouth. The facial muscles become tense in an attempt to hold the teeth in place. This often results in mumbling, slurred speech or clicking noises. Replacement teeth anchored on implants allow speech with confidence in a relaxed and natural tone.

Improved & Comfortable Eating
The average denture patient with an excellent fitting denture eats at 15-20% efficiency when compared to a person with natural teeth. As the jawbone shrinks, chewing efficiency is reduced even further, making it difficult to eat certain foods. Dental implants can restore chewing efficiency comparable to that of natural teeth. This allows eating  favourite foods with confidence and without pain, enjoying what everyone is eating and not think twice about it. A full upper denture covers the palate of the mouth and reduces the ability to taste foods. With dental implants, the palate can be removed from the upper denture so food tasting and enjoyment are enhanced.

 

 

Practical Convenience
Dental implants can eliminate the numerous embarrassing inconveniences of removable partial and full dentures. It eliminates the use of gooey denture adhesives that must be re-applied throughout the day. There is no more the need to cover the mouth when laughing or smiling, for fear that the false teeth will pop out or fall down.

Protecting the Remaining Natural Teeth
Dental implants are often more appropriate than a bridge for the replacement of one or more adjacent teeth. With conventional bridgework, the teeth surrounding missing teeth must be ground down. Dental implants often eliminate the need to modify these teeth, resulting in a conservative, yet very aesthetic restoration.

Improved Self Esteem In view of all the other benefits, dental implants can improve self-esteem and confidence. People who have had dental implants feel better about themselves. A survey of implant patients showed confidence was improved in 88% of patients.

It is possible to regain virtually all the capabilities that people with natural teeth have thus allowing enjoyment of life to the full; with very natural looks, feel and function.

 

 

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