What Makes Dental Implants So Successful?

Dental implants have been a popular tooth replacement option for decades and in that time have earned a stellar reputation for their natural appearance, durability, and long life. In fact, with over a 95 percent success rate, these prosthetics are the best value in dental restorations. But what’s behind their longevity? Here are a few reasons why today’s dental implants are so successful!

The Benefits of Dental Implants

In addition to being the only permanent tooth replacement method, dental implants have many other benefits that make them an excellent value. Because they are permanently inserted into your jawbone, they stimulate bone growth, protecting your jaw and your other implants and natural teeth. They also have greater biteforce than other types of restorations, so they can chew a wider variety of nutritious foods, lowering your risk of malnutrition. Furthermore, they’re easier to maintain than other prosthetics. In fact, you can easily clean them by brushing and flossing. There’s no need to remove them or soak them overnight, and they won’t slip or come loose when you eat or speak.

Why Are Dental Implants So Successful?

Dental implants have been around for centuries in some form, but it was only in the late 20^th century that they became a viable tooth replacement option. Today, they boast a very low risk of failure, which can be attributed to several important factors. These include:

• Better materials: titanium or zirconia posts are biocompatible with the jawbone, meaning that           your implants won’t be rejected by the bone, and won’t cause any negative reactions.
• Better aftercare instructions: Through trial and error, dentists have learned what works and what doesn’t when it comes to healing from dental implant surgery. As a result, they are now better equipped than ever to advise patients on how to ensure their recovery stays on track, so their implants have the best odds for success.
• Better preoperative treatments: Dentists now can easily identify when a patient needs preoperative treatments such as bone grafts, sinus lifts, and gum disease treatments that will increase their odds of successful implantation.
• Better technology: The technology your dentist uses to ensure accurate implant placement is now better than ever, greatly reducing their odds of failure.

Remember, while compliance with aftercare and the many improvements to dental implants and the surgical procedure itself do not guarantee that your dental implants will last, with a 95 percent success rate, chances are that thanks to these many factors your dental implants will last a lifetime.

About Our Practice

At Stec & Stines Cosmetic & Family Dentistry, we use the latest in dental technology to perform life-changing treatments like dental implants. With the use of the Planmeca cone beam scanner, we can vastly improve the accuracy of your dental implant placement, increasing your odds of success. If you’re interested in learning more about whether you are a good candidate for this treatment, schedule an appointment with us today by visiting our website or calling us at 308-382-4440.