When Dental Implants Address Multiple Concerns
It goes without saying that nobody wants to lose a natural tooth if it can be avoided. Unfortunately, however, this sometimes is unavoidable when a dental accident occurs or someone does not have access to appropriate preventive care. For patients who have lost one or more teeth and strive to one day complete their smile, dental implants are a viable and versatile solution. In today’s blog, your Charlottesville, VA, oral surgery team explains how dental implants address a variety of concerns, including functional and structural smile restoration.
More Than a Visual Treatment
For many people, their smile’s appearance is in direct correlation with their confidence: the more beautiful, even, and bright, the higher a person’s self-confidence soars. The same can typically be said for people who develop stains, discoloration, or other noticeable blemishes that tarnish their grin, as this often leads to a reduction in confidence and comfortability in one’s own skin. While much more than a cosmetic issue, even so much as a single missing tooth can significantly detract from your smile’s overall appearance.
In addition to the noticeable space between teeth, a gap that is not addressed or seen by a dentist will typically begin to threaten your oral health in other ways. For example, the surrounding teeth can begin to migrate, affecting your bite’s integrity and proper function. Moreover, it can affect the jawbone as well, causing a reduction in density. To learn more about the other damaging effects of not replacing a missing tooth, reach out to our office.
Restoring Oral Function and Bite
Restoring your smile means more than just replacing a tooth, as other structures and components aid in oral function. For instance, the teeth roots help stabilize the structure by attaching securely to the jaw and allowing the crown to absorb a necessary amount of bite pressure. When this connection is absent, an artificial tooth will not be able to sustain much pressure without faltering. In instances such as this, dental implant posts can help address both the visual tooth loss and the functional concerns that arise as a result.
Structural Benefits of Implants
In addition to aiding in oral function, dental implant posts also assist in keeping natural bone structure strong. You see, the lack of tooth roots present to stimulate the bone results in a reduction in density. Functioning similarly to teeth roots, biocompatible posts fuse to your jawbone as it heals around the post and stimulate the bone to keep it active. For more information about this process, give our team a call.
Learn More Today
Have you experienced tooth loss to some degree and want to know about your restorative implant options? Schedule your appointment with our friendly team today by calling Charlottesville Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center in Charlottesville, VA, at (434) 282-2275. We welcome new and returning patients from Charlottesville and surrounding communities.