Dental implants are an artificial
replacement for a tooth’s root. They fit directly into your jawbone and hold
crowns or false teeth in place, in the same way that roots support natural
teeth.
If you look after your teeth and
implants properly, they can last for the rest of your life.
Advantages of Dental Implants
- Dental implants are stronger and more durable than their restorative counterparts (bridges and dentures).
- Dental Implants offer a permanent solution to tooth loss.
- Implants may be used in conjunction with other restorative procedures for maximum effectiveness. For example, a single implant can serve to support a crown replacing a single missing tooth.
- Implants can also be used to support a dental bridge for the replacement of multiple missing teeth, and can be used with dentures to increase stability and reduce gum tissue irritation.
- Procedural advancements, including the development of narrower “mini” implants, mean that more people than ever before are finding themselves candidates for implantation. However, candidacy for implantation still varies, meaning that your dentist may determine that you should opt for an alternative restoration.
Today, Cosmetic Dentistry is
more popular than ever, from whitening and shaping to closing spaces and
replacing teeth. And dentists have a wide array of tools and techniques at
their disposal for improving the look of your smile.
Cosmetic Dentistry is concerned with the appearance of teeth and the enhancement of a person's
smile. In this field, the emphasis is on the art of dentistry, not just the
science. On the surface, creating white teeth, or even whole new teeth in
general, may not appear to be that complicated. Yet cosmetic dentistry requires
a good eye, a thorough understanding of dental anatomy, and a mastery of dental
materials.
Beyond that, the dentist must be
able to communicate his or her vision to a laboratory technician — a key player
in the realization of any smile makeover. Though cosmetic dentistry is not a
recognized specialty within the dental profession, it takes years of extensive
study and training to be able to perform the many cosmetic dental procedures
now available to the highest standards.
