6 reasons to choose dental implants vs conventional bridges and dentures

Board-certified periodontists like Drs Isaac and David Garazi restore and preserve the structures that support your healthy, functional, and attractive teeth. When gum disease is not treated promptly, tooth loss may follow. True to our name, our team at Garazi Periodontics & Dental Implants has considerable onsite capabilities and expertise to rebuild teeth with implant-supported systems. When you are exploring options for tooth replacement “in my area in Miami, Florida,” implants tend to set themselves apart from conventional bridges and dentures due to at least six of the following reasons. 

No. 1: Built like natural teeth 

The implant functions as a tooth root. No other dental prosthetic replaces this important component of natural teeth. Form follows function. So, a structure that closely resembles a natural tooth supports natural function. 

No. 2: Versatility 

Implants may be used in various ways. Our specialists can insert a single implant in the jawbone to stabilize one replacement tooth (or dental crown). A few implants may be applied to and secured within the jaw to retain a dental bridge to replace some teeth. Or, all teeth may be replaced using a minimal number of implants. These implants are then connected to an upper or lower denture or both upper and lower dentures. 

No. 3: Bone health 

Prosthetic teeth that use implants not only fill in gaps in the smile. They also promote the health of the jawbone. It shrinks when the bone does not “get used” due to the loss of teeth and a lack of stimulation. The face loses its structural support. So, this process of bone loss can “age” you. It also leads to developing or worsening functional challenges, such as problems with eating food comfortably and efficiently or proper pronunciation and clear speech.

No. 4: A durable solution

Since implants keep your entire mouth healthy, you can enjoy great function for a lifetime. The only thing we ask is that you maintain regular checkups at your dentist’s office or at our office as needed and exercise good home care, as the tissues around the implants are still vulnerable to damage that can threaten the lifespan of your new teeth.

No. 5: More for the money 

Similarly to the above point, this approach is of exceptional value because implant teeth can last for the rest of your life. Alternatives may require ongoing repairs and replacement due to a design that fails to account for the underlying health and strength of the jawbone. As the bone in the jaw is lost, a conventional denture may not conform as well to natural tissues. Eventually, the denture will need to be replaced to better fit the new shape of your mouth. 

No. 6: Utmost comfort and patient satisfaction

Security. Our patients love that they don’t have to worry about their implant dentures falling out of their mouths when they laugh or speak. Due to the stability achieved by prosthetics connected to the jawbone, patients avoid many common complications associated with conventional removable dentures. Implants “stay put” and do not cause sores or other functional challenges to your health and quality of life. As indicated above, treating them like natural teeth is easy to care for. No special cleaning techniques or products are necessary. To discover these and other benefits, contact the Garazi Periodontics & Dental Implants team in Miami, FL, at (305) 690-0611.

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