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The Importance of Dental Implants

The Importance of Dental Implants

When it comes to restoring your smile, the importance of dental implants cannot be understated. Dental implants are a secure and long-term option for replacing lost teeth, as well as a versatile option that can be used to replace either just one tooth or several at a time.

Here at Comprehensive Dental Care in West Hartford, our experienced dentists can restore function and beauty to your smile with dental implants—read on to learn more.

What are Dental Implants?

Dental implants restore missing teeth and their roots. When replacing a single tooth, a dental implant is topped with a crown. When several teeth need to be replaced, multiple dental implants are needed. Depending on the patient’s needs, either a bridge or an implant-supported overdenture can be used in conjunction with the dental implants.

A dental implant is actually a small metal post that resembles a screw. It is placed in the jaw bone, which enables the implant to securely anchor itself in place much like a root holds a natural tooth. Once established, the abutment connects the artificial teeth to the implants. After everything is in place, only the artificial teeth will be visible. One of the skilled dentists at our office in West Hartford can help you decide if dental implants are the right tooth replacement option for you.

Benefits of Dental Implants

There are numerous benefits to restoring your smile with dental implants. Not only do they fill in the gaps where teeth are missing, but dental implants are also the most secure and long-lasting method for replacing lost teeth. Another benefit of dental implants is that they can be used whether you need to replace one tooth or many, making them extremely versatile.

An additional benefit of dental implants is a reduction in many of the side effects that result following tooth loss. Without enough teeth to support the muscles of the face, sagging and drooping can occur. Speech can also be affected when teeth are missing. The tongue can slip through the gaps in your smile and alter the way you speak.

Restoring your smile with dental implants can reduce facial sagging and improve speech. Having a full set of teeth again also means there will be less strain on the remaining natural teeth. Biting and chewing functions can be more evenly distributed when there are no teeth missing and dental implants make that possible.

Give Us a Call

To find out if you are a candidate for dental implants, schedule an appointment with one of our knowledgeable dentists by calling Comprehensive Dental Care in West Hartford at (860) 233-7514.