You may have heard that dental implants are highly sought after because of the realistic feel and appearance of their restorations? But just what is it about dental implants that allows them to mimic natural teeth so successfully? To find out, read below as your Milford dentist, Dr. Mitchell I. Quintner, compares a dental implant to a living tooth.
Dental Implants vs. Living Teeth
A good place to start the comparison of dental implants and natural teeth is at their structures. Here, there are significant similarities that aid in making dental implants feel more natural. A living tooth has a root that anchors it into the jawbone and a crown that resides above the gum line and performs the function of breaking down food. The entire tooth also acts to transfer the force generated by biting into the jawbone, where the bone cells will be stimulated by the force, encouraging healthy bone density.
Dental implants borrow this same structure with a root in the jawbone (the implant’s titanium post) and a crown (a dental crown) above the surface of the gum line. The post functions to hold the restoration in place, and the crown breaks down food just like a natural tooth. The entire restoration, unlike others that do not have an anchor in the jawbone, is also able to transfer bite force into the jawbone to stimulate the bone cells.
By mimicking the structure of a natural tooth, dental implants are able to replicate the function and feel of natural teeth. But what about appearance? Advances in cosmetic dentistry have yielded outstanding results, creating crowns that mimic the appearance of a living tooth down to the level of translucence and the reflective quality of teeth.
Schedule a Visit with Your Milford Implant Dentist
Are you interested in receiving a dental implant to replace your missing tooth? Contact our 06460 dental office to schedule an appointment with your Milford implant dentist, Dr. Quintner, today by calling 203-878-6699. We proudly serve the 06460 area and welcome patients from Milford, Orange, Woodmont, West Haven, and all neighboring communities.