With dental implants, mouth is restored to its natural state. With implants the entire tooth including its root is replaced. This matches the function of natural teeth with strong foundation that allows confident biting and chewing. Nothing looks or feels unnatural. Dental implants are also more durable than bridges and dentures. Implant tooth is a permanent solution to tooth loss. Natural teeth can absorb biting pressure up to 540 lbs/sq. inch. Implants can handle pressures up to 450 lbs/sq. inch. A properly maintained implant can serve you for a lifetime. The only variable is the bone strength and other oral health of the recipient.
If a missing tooth is not replaced, the bone in that area will disintegrate with time. Implants maintain the bone health and in turn, keep the facial structures intact. This is all the more relevant when all teeth are missing. If the missing teeth are not replaced by implants, the lower one-third of the face just collapses. Implants restore your natural smile as well.
In bridges, the tooth adjacent to the missing tooth is ground down, so that the bridge can be cemented on to them. The long term health of these teeth are somewhat compromised. Partial dentures carry clasps that hook on to adjacent teeth. This puts pressure on them as the partial rocks back and forth. The pressure will eventually loosen the teeth. Implant supported crowns/bridges does not involve other teeth. So they are never compromised or damaged.
Implant supported replacements give smiles a totally natural look and feel while smiling, speaking and chewing. Especially chewing can be difficult with dentures. Implant lets you enjoy your food without worries.
An implant supported crown can be cleaned like natural teeth. But a tooth supported bridge requires floss threader for proper cleaning. It is also convenient to clean a full set of implant supported replacement teeth than a denture.
A study conducted among people using implants has revealed that their self esteem and confidence has improved. Ultimately implants give improved appearance, function, comfort and health.