Advantages of Dental Implants Over Dentures or a Bridge

Dental implants have at least three important advantages over dentures or a bridge.

1. Esthetic
Dental implants look and feel natural... like your own teeth. Implants are like real teeth in that they integrate into the structure of your bone. This integration prevents bone loss and gum recession that are common with a bridge or dentures.

2. Tooth Saving
Unlike a bridge, dental implants do not negatively impact adjacent teeth because they are not changed to support the implant. Not altering your own teeth will contribute to better oral health both in the short- and long-term.

3. Secure
Dental implants are much more solid and secure than a bridge or dentures because implants are integrated with your bone. For example, you implants will not wobble and click like dentures do. They will allow you to speak and eat with comfort and confidence just as you did when you had your own teeth. In addition, implants are largely worry free in that you don't have to worry about losing them as you may do with dentures.

4. Reliable
With proper maintenance, dental implants can last a lifetime. Long-term studies show improving success rates for implants.