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1. Durability
Dental implants are made from titanium alloys which makes them highly durable and long-lasting. According to the American Dental Association, your implants can last for a lifetime if you look after them properly. Besides, research has shown that dental implants have a success rate of more than 90% - which is significantly higher for other tooth replacement options like dentures and bridges.
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2. Esthetics
Once an implant has become firmly embedded into the jawbone, your dentist will place aesthetically pleasant zirconia crowns over them to replace the missing teeth. Zirconia crowns are not only durable, but they also possess natural translucence, making them virtually indistinguishable from your own teeth.
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3. Tooth Conservation
Other tooth replacement options like dentures and dentures require removal of the tooth structure of the supporting teeth. As a result, these supporting teeth are at a higher risk of developing sensitivity and tooth decay. Since implants are anchored into the jawbone directly, they do not require sacrificing neighboring tooth structures. As a result, they are much more tooth conservative than the other option.
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4. No Bone Loss
A significant problem of removable dentures is that they exert pressure on the underlying bone leading to its accelerated resorption. As a result, denture wearers often undergo faster facial bone changes, making them appear older well ahead of time. Besides, the jawbone also becomes weaker and more prone to spontaneous fracture. This problem is eliminated by dental implants. Since they are anchored into the jawbone, they will exert excessive pressures that lead to bone resorption. Instead, dental implants promote bone formation around them - a process called osseointegration - whereby they anchor themselves firmly into the bone and prevent accelerate facial bone structural changes.
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5. Safety
Dental implants are made from titanium alloys that are extremely safe and do not cause any untoward or allergic reaction, unlike metallic or plastic dentures or bridges that often have health hazards.
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6. Eat Whatever you Want
Denture wearers often find it difficult to eat hard foods as they dislodge them. But, with implants, you don’t have to worry about that. You can eat all your favorite foods without having to worry about your implants slipping. This is because your implants are firmly anchored in the bone. As a result, they will firmly support the teeth that are attached to them, allowing you to eat just like you used to with your natural teeth.
Don’t let your self-confidence be ruined by your missing teeth. The Dental Center of Simi Valley is the most advanced practice in Simi Valley that provides all dental care services under one roof. If you wish to get your missing teeth replaced with dental implants in Simi Valley, call Dr. Hart today for an appointment at (805)579-0600 and walk away with an attractive and confident smile!