Dental implants are often recommended by dentists for any patient who is interested in replacing their teeth, and any oral health professional would be happy to tell you why. Dental implants look and feel incredibly realistic, and provide a lot more biting force than other tooth replacement options.
They’re also remarkably durable, with 95% of dental implants lasting for over 20 years. But what makes them so enduring? Here’s a little bit more information about dental implants, and why they last as long as they do.
Security in the Jaw
When you lose your teeth, your jaw no longer has a job to do and can begin to shrink due to disuse. Dentures are a popular tooth replacement option, but they don’t make use of the jaw, meaning that they don’t address this problem. As bone atrophies, even well-fitting dentures may eventually become loose and need to be relined or replaced.
Dental implants stimulate the jaw, which prevents that bone loss. This means that they can last considerably longer than dentures do.
Advanced Materials
Most dental implants consist of a titanium post that is inserted in the jaw, and a porcelain crown that sits on top of it. Titanium is used in implants all across the body, and dental implants owe a lot of their remarkable durability to that material.
Titanium is incredibly tough and resistant to tarnishing, but its real strength is in its biocompatibility. This metal is able to fuse with the jawbone itself, which means that there’s very little risk of rejection or an allergic reaction.
Experienced Dentists
The most important factor in the success of any procedure, but especially when it comes to dental implants, is having an experienced professional who’s with you every step of the way. Like with any surgery, there are risks involving infection or an inability to heal properly after the procedure. An experienced implant dentist will understand these risks and can help you avoid them.
Hopefully, this brief guide helped you to understand what makes dental implants so incredible, and why they last as long as they do. If you’re looking to replace your teeth for as long as possible, there really isn’t a better option.
About Our Practice
Dr. Hasain Shinwari has been helping patients with their oral health for over 15 years, and in that time he has always made an effort to ensure that he’s providing the highest level of oral healthcare possible. Dr. Shinwari initially began studying dentistry in Pakistan before coming to the U.S. to join the UCLA Weintraub Research Center. He then completed additional training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Boston University.
If you have any questions about dental implants, he can be reached at his website or by phone at (703) 574-4717.