Dental implants and how crucial replacing teeth is...

Before we get into the importance of replacing teeth, let's address the most common question first: what exactly is a dental implant anyway?

A dental implant is a tiny, but extremely strong, titanium alloy screw which is used while surgically replacing damaged or missing natural teeth. It is drilled into the bone so that the implant fixture can firmly connect the artificial teeth or any other dental prosthesis to the bone.

In addition to its use in replacing broken/missing teeth, implants can also be used to provide support to loose, removable dentures. Now that you know what a dental implant is exactly, let's take a look at why replacing lost or badly damaged teeth is important in the first place.

Appearance

Superficial as it may sound to someone who has all their teeth, even a single missing tooth can put a lot of emotional stress on us. To varying degrees, we are all somewhat concerned about our appearance, and it affects our confidence as well.

To lose your perfect smile because of a missing tooth or two can cause depression and loss of confidence, which in turn may affect your work and personal life. It has been found that dental implants are often effective in boosting the patient's esteem and overall confidence. Since there is no externally visible difference between a replaced tooth and a natural one after the procedure, it does affect physical appearance.

Oral Health

As soon as a tooth is lost, the balance in your entire dental structure is disturbed. The created gap allows for the remaining teeth (especially the adjacent teeth) to tilt and shift as a result of even the most normal regular chewing.

This could lead to further oral problems down the line, especially if the distorted structure of the teeth interferes with the patient's chewing abilities. It isn't uncommon to see someone lose multiple teeth over the years as a result of this and more often than not, the bone loss occurs.

The Comfort

It's very comfortable to chew after implants and crowns.

Let's just say that it isn't a very comfortable experience and once that keeps happening almost every time you try to eat, it's not rare to see people giving up on hard food such as fibrous fruits and vegetables, nuts, non-veg food which requires tearing other previously loved food sources to alleviate themselves from the continuous pain and discomfort. In a way, losing your ability to properly chew food can potentially stop you from enjoying a very big part of your life.

Dental prosthetics with the proper dental implant to support it can dramatically change the life of someone
who is missing teeth. A lot depends on the skill of the dentist/dentists involved and it is a complex surgical procedure; so, it is best not to take any risks with this one. The good news is that dental implants have a success rate of over 95%.

Dental implants are crucial in replacing the missing teeth. Unlike dentures, these are the most permanent and cost-effective solutions in the dental world. Her dentist has told us various foods which can be included in the diet.
Dental implants are the strongest restoration method for missing teeth. Composed of titanium screws that fuse with the jaw bone, they act as artificial tooth roots to serve as an anchor for a dental prosthetic. They can support individual crowns, multiple crowns, or even a set of dentures. Because of strength, they can restore chewing function and can even help correct speed problems resulting from missing teeth.

Dr AYUSH KHATRI BDS MDS Periodontist and oral implantologist
12 years of dental excellence