Dental implants have been around for several decades now, but for many patients, the idea of replacing their lost teeth roots still doesn’t seem routine. They may already be used to wearing a more traditional dental bridge or denture, or know who someone who is, and the idea of upgrading it with dental implants can seem like a novel one. At our Omaha, NE, dental office, our goal is to help patients enjoy the most lifelike options for restoring their smiles. In many cases, that includes replacing the roots of their lost teeth as well as their visible parts, and that can only be accomplished with the help of dental implants.
They aren’t your typical replacement teeth
Although dental implants have been around for decades, they’re relatively new compared to more conventional dental bridges and dentures. The basic design of traditional prostheses hasn’t changed much over the centuries, and dental implants only add to what’s already been proven. Today, a highly lifelike dental crown, bridge, or denture can be coupled with one or more dental implant posts to create replacement teeth that not only replace your teeth, but also the roots that supported them.
They can upgrade your current dental prosthesis
Dental implants are made to enhance the traditional designs of replacement teeth, not completely replace those designs. That means they can be utilized to upgrade an existing bridge or denture for patients who already wear one, as well as for designing a new prosthesis for patients who’ve recently lost teeth. The benefits of upgrading it with dental implants include improved comfort and stability, thanks to the implant posts anchoring your prosthesis in place, as well as improved long-term oral health after suffering tooth loss.
They do more than just restore your smile
The defining characteristic of dental implants is that they replace your lost teeth roots, but at first glance, the significance of that may not be obvious. The implant posts anchor your crown, bridge, or denture in place with greater stability, but they also reestablish stimulation in your jawbone every time you bite and chew. This stimulation is how your body gauges how many minerals and nutrients to send your jawbone. When it’s reduced due to missing teeth roots, your jawbone can gradually grow weaker without the help of dental implant posts.
Find out if dental implants are right for you
If you’re curious about replacing your lost teeth with one or more dental implants, speak to us during your next visit about determining if they’re your best option. To learn more, schedule a consultation by calling Pacific Hills Dental in Omaha, NE, today at (402)330-2243. We also serve the residents of Papillion, Elkhorn, La Vista, Millard, and all surrounding communities.
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