Bone Deterioration Prevented With Dental Implants

By Author: Ian Sanders
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The loss of natural teeth presents problems in both the appearance and function of the smile. The facial structure is affected with the loss of natural teeth and the tooth roots for each missing tooth, as a result of bone deterioration. As the jawbone deteriorates, it becomes thinner and loses its once healthy structure, negatively affecting both the form and function of the smile.


As teeth are lost, the function of the tooth roots is lost as well. The tooth roots are responsible for stimulating the bone structure so it stays healthy. Once the roots are lost, the jawbone gradually becomes thinner and leads to the hollow, sunken look that is commonly seen in people who have suffered from long-term tooth loss.


Jawbone deterioration problems can be seen on those who have used removable dentures for a long period of time. The dentures provide quick replacements for the proper form and function of missing teeth, but they do not address the issue of missing tooth roots. Denture use without the replacement of natural tooth roots eventually lead to the thinning or deterioration of the jawbone structure, ...
... which in turn results to the loss of the dentures’ comfortable and tight fit. The dentures then become loose and ill-fitting, causing embarrassing and painful problems for the denture wearer.


Dental Implants to Prevent Bone Deterioration

Dental implants are effective solutions for missing teeth problems because they replace not only the form and function of the missing natural teeth, but also the function of the lost tooth roots. A dental implant serves as the replacement for the lost tooth roots and continues to stimulate the jawbone so that the healthy bone structure can be preserved and prevented from thinning. With the help of dental implants, the face will not take on a sunken appearance even with the loss of natural teeth.


The implants can prevent the onset of jawbone thinning when the treatment is done soon after the loss of natural teeth, so that problems with the bone deterioration can be prevented from happening. In case of long-term tooth loss, the implants help in ensuring that the bone deterioration can be halted to avoid dealing with more serious complications in the long run. Dental implants are also used to improve the use of loose dentures, and serve as a secure base to which fixed teeth restorations can be attached. The implant treatment makes it possible for the teeth replacements to be used without worries of unnecessary movement which can cause discomfort and embarrassment for the wearer.


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