Dental implants are a long-term solution to the problem of missing teeth. They are embedded in your jawbone just like natural teeth they never develop cavities. Unlike fixed bridges or removable dentures, dental implants will not affect neighboring healthy. If properly cared for dental implants can last a lifetime. Dental implants do however require surgery and must be done by an maxillofacial surgeon (OMS) that has been trained in the complexities of bone, skin, muscles and nerves.
Benefits of Dental Implants
- Implants look, feel and function like natural teeth
- Implants enhanced a persons quality of life
- Improved self esteem
- Renew ones self confidence
- They improved your appearance
- Increase comfort
The more teeth you have, the better you can chew your food. And the better you can chew your food, the better your life will be! So implants increases your life span, help improve digestion and increase the enjoyment of eating.
Made of titanium and fused to the jawbone in a process called “osseointegration”, you don’t have to worry about tour teeth slipping out of place or falling out of your mouth. After more than 20 years of service, the majority of dental implants are still in place and doing their job as replacement teeth. Give us a call at (505) 865-9788 for more information.