Understanding dental implants.
Despite improvements in dental care, millions of South Africans suffer tooth loss - mostly due to tooth decay, injury or gingivitis. Today, dental implants are available and are generally considered to be the best treatment option for replacing missing teeth.
The key benefit of dental implants over other tooth replacement systems is that an implant connects directly with the jaw bone. It’s obviously not the same as the original connection, but functions just the same. When a tooth is lost, bone loss will eventually occur because the root is no longer stimulating and stabilizing the bone. By using titanium - which biochemically joins the bone - to replace the root, you get a bond that more accurately replicates the one found in nature.
Implants provide a strong foundation for fixed or removable replacement teeth - made to match your natural teeth. In most cases, anyone healthy enough to undergo oral surgery or routine dental extraction surgery can be considered for a dental implant. Patients should have healthy gums and sufficient bone to hold the implant. They must also be committed to good oral hygiene and regular dental visits. If you are considering implants, talk to us to see if we are right for you.
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