If you are missing teeth, you have a couple of options. Dentures, partial dentures, and bridges offer one path to restoration, while dental implants offer another. So, standing at this crossroads, which path do you take? Both will lead to a mouth filled with teeth, but one may be a better option than the other. Dental implants, with their metal posts that anchor directly into the jawbone, offer increased stability, giving dental patients several life-changing benefits. Your Milford dentist, Dr. Mitchell I. Quintner, explains the benefits and how dental implants can restore your quality of life.
Dental Implants vs. Dentures
What makes dental implants far more stable than bridges or dentures lies below the surface of the visible prosthetic. Anchoring a dental implant into place is a titanium post that bonds with the jawbone. This post serves to support the crown or multiple crowns, and in the case of implant-supported dentures, multiple implants support the dentures from different points in the mouth.
On the other hand, what supports standard dentures are a patient’s gums, and even with a perfect fit, dentures can occasionally slip. They can also make it more difficult for a patient to speak, owing to the tensing of facial muscles in an effort to keep the dentures stable. Dental implants do away with these problems entirely. Because the teeth are supported by the jaw, there is no danger that the dentures will slip, meaning that patients can speak regularly and clearly. Patients are also able to eat tough foods, even steaks, without worry. Lastly, there is no need for denture pastes, and the gums do not suffer strain from supporting the dentures. Instead the prosthetic teeth feel and function like natural teeth, allowing for a more convincing and functional restoration.
Schedule a Visit with Your Milford Dentist
If you have lost a tooth or multiple teeth, dental implants can help restore your mouth. Schedule an appointment with your Milford 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.