Dental implants are fast becoming the treatment of choice for many. Up to 69 percent of adults ages 35-44 have lost at least one permanent tooth to an accident, gum disease, a failed root canal or tooth decay. By age 74, 26 percent of adults have lost all of their permanent teeth.
Removable dentures may slip, trap food or cause embarrassing clicking sounds while eating. Of even greater concern, fixed bridges and removable dentures often negatively affect adjacent, healthy teeth.
Dental implants were developed in 1952. They have shown a 90 percent success rate and long-term studies continue to show improving success. A dental implant is a small titanium post acting as an anchor similar to the root structure of a natural tooth.
Titanium is used because of its compatibility with bone and oral tissues. It is placed into your upper or lower jaw bone and can support a crown, bridge, or snap-on overdenture. Implants are very durable and can last a lifetime.
A single tooth or full arch of teeth can be replaced….read more
