· One implant can support one or more false teeth. Five or six implants are usually used to replace all the teeth in the jaw.
· There are a number of reasons why you may choose to have implants.
Dental implants are a great way to replace missing teeth and also provide a fixed solution to having removable partial or complete dentures. A dental implant is a metal rod that is placed in the jawbone to hold a false tooth in place. They are usually made of titanium, a metal that is well-tolerated by the body Implants provide excellent support and stability for these dental appliances. Over several months, the bone fuses with the metal implant. A small attachment is left protruding through the gum, and dentures or bridges can be screwed or clipped onto this attachment.
The teeth attached to implants are very natural looking and often enhance or restore a patient’s smile!
Dental implants are very strong, stable, and durable and will last many years, but on occasion, they will have to be re-tightened or replaced due to normal wear.
Reasons for dental implants: