How do Dental Implants Work and What are Their Benefits?
How do Dental Implants Work and What are Their Benefits? In the early days, extraction was the most preferred form of dental treatment. But what after that? After extraction there is bone resorption, the adjacent teeth would fall into the space and create more problems than it solves – Spacing in teeth, Movement and Loosening of the remaining teeth, Change in facial features etc. So the next step is to opt for a bridge. A bridge ensures that the remaining teeth remain in position. Unfortunately, a bridge suffers two major drawbacks:1. It compromises the integrity of the two adjacent teeth2. It does not stop bone resorption Research in Dental Sciences has witnessed extensive changes over the last few years. Dentistry today has evolved to replace your tooth in a manner so as to not only preserve the natural look but also provide an equal function. The difference to an outsider is absolutely discernible.This treatment modality is called a Dental Implant. A dental implant is a perfect substitute for your original tooth as it preserves the original bone structure (of course only if done in time