What Are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are the most effective tooth replacement solutions available. Implants can be used to replace a single tooth or several teeth. They can also be used to serve as anchors to support a full denture.

Dental implants are superior to other tooth replacements options because of how they work. Rather than simply concealing a gap in your smile, the implant actually replaces the tooth’s root. Secured in the bone beneath your gums, the implant supports a lifelike porcelain crown above the gums. Once they have been placed in the jaw, they fuse with bone, forming a strong durable bond.

While there are different types of dental implants, they generally consist of:

• A titanium post, implanted into the bone
• A porcelain crown or fixed dental bridge
• A device that connects the post to the restoration, called an abutment

Benefits of a Tooth Implant

Tooth implants offer a number of benefits compared to other tooth replacement solutions, such as:

• Longevity: Although results can vary, with proper care, your dental implants can last for decades.
• Convenience: Dental implants can be cared for in the same way you care for your natural teeth, meaning that you don’t have to add any extra steps to your daily oral hygiene routine.
• Comfort: Dental implants don’t just look completely natural, they feel that way, too. You can speak, chew and eat comfortably.
• No need to alter neighboring teeth: Unlike other tooth replacement methods such as dental bridges, your adjacent teeth don’t need to be altered in any way for the dental implant process.
• Bone preservation: When a tooth is lost, the area of jawbone where the tooth is missing gradually diminishes in the resorption process. When Dr. Guray Uysal inserts an artificial titanium root, it essentially tricks your body into believing a real tooth is present, which causes it to preserve bone.
• Beautiful, natural-looking results: Not only will your tooth-replacement look beautiful and completely natural, your overall facial appearance will be improved by preventing bone loss.