Dental implants are the most modern way to permanently replace one or more missing teeth. This technique has been developed and perfected over the last 40 years to produce reliable and long-lasting solutions to tooth loss. A titanium implant is surgically placed in the jawbone and is used to anchor the replacement tooth. After some months of healing, the bone actually grows on to and integrates with the surface of theimplant. Unlike a bridge, it is not dependent on adjacent teeth for support and can be used in a variety of applications.
The disadvantage of using implants as opposed to conventional bridgework is the protracted time of treatment which can take up to or over a year in complex cases. However, the results of permanent tooth replacement which look, feel and functional just like natural teeth, justify the commitment.
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