Dental implants are
substitutes for the roots of missing teeth. They act as an anchor for a
replacement tooth or crown or a set of replacement teeth.
Implant patients are of
all ages and implants may be the right choice for anyone missing one or more
teeth due to injury, disease or decay. They are especially practical for
patients who can no longer wear removable dentures.
ADVANTAGES OVER CONVENTIONAL DENTURES:
Dental implants look and feel like your own teeth. And because they are designed to fuse with bone, they become permanent.
With poor-fitting dentures, the teeth can slip within the mouth causing you to mumble or slur your words. Dental implants allow you to speak without the worry that teeth might slip.
Because they become part of you, implants eliminate the discomfort of removable dentures.
Sliding dentures can make chewing difficult. Dental implants function like your own teeth, allowing you to eat your favorite foods with confidence and without pain.
Dental implants can give you back your smile and help you feel better about yourself.
Dental implants don't require reducing other teeth, as a tooth-supported bridge does. Because nearby teeth are not altered to support the implant, more of your own teeth are left intact, improving long-term oral health. Individual implants also allow easier access between teeth, improving oral hygiene.
Implants are very durable and will last many years. With good care, many implants last a lifetime.
Removable dentures are just that; removable. Dental implants eliminate the embarrassing inconvenience of removing dentures, as well as the need for messy adhesives to keep them in place.
Dr. Santa, Dental Surgeon, Kauvery Hospital, Chennai
Ph: 044 4000 6000
