3 Things You Might Not Know About Your Dental Implants

Dental implants are one of the most common methods of replacing teeth, and have gained considerable popularity in recent years for their incredible realism and durability. This has been accompanied with remarkable technological advancements associated with this field, resulting in better and better implants for people who need them.

However, the sophistication of this technology means that there’s likely a lot that the average person doesn’t know about their dental implants. If you’re curious about them, here are a few facts you might not be aware of.

Dental Implants Fuse with the Jaw

Most dental implant posts are made from titanium. This material is responsible for their durability, and not just because it’s a sturdy metal. Titanium has the unique trait of being able to actually fuse with bone tissue, a process known as osseointegration. This gives dental implants unique strength and is a key reason for their incredible success rate.

Dental Implants are Shockingly Durable

Both dentures and dental bridges have advanced remarkably in recent years, and if cared for well they routinely last for 15-20 years without needing to be replaced. However, dental implants make this look like child’s play.

They can easily last for 30 years at a time with regular maintenance, and it’s common for patients who receive them to be able to enjoy them for a lifetime. Compared to other methods of tooth replacement it’s no contest which one lasts the longest.

Dental Implants Support Bone Health

The body is incredibly efficient about making use of its resources. When it determines that a certain part of the body isn’t useful it will direct nutrients away from it, causing it to shrink. This process is obvious with muscles and other parts of the body that tend to grow fairly quickly, but this can happen for bone as well.

When you lose a tooth, the area of the jawbone that held it in place is no longer useful. Over time this area of the bone will be gradually reabsorbed, impacting both the shape of your face and position of the surrounding teeth.

Unlike dentures and dental bridges, dental implants stimulate the jawbone directly. This supports its long-term health, keeping the process of reabsorption at bay.

About Our Practice

At Laketown Family Dental, we believe that our patients deserve nothing but the best that dentistry has to offer. That’s why Drs. Eric and Ariel Heisser combine their talents as husband-and-wife dentists in order to provide you with comfortable, cutting-edge dental care. From the moment you walk into our office until the second you leave, you’ll have access to expertise and advanced technology you’re unlikely to find anywhere else.

If you’re curious about dental implants, we can be reached at our website or by phone at (231) 737-2273.