Do Dental Implants Work Well?
If you need to replace a missing tooth, you may have heard that dental implants provide the greatest benefit to your oral health, and offer the best long-term value. But do you understand what this tooth replacement system really is, and how it works? The key to dental implants is the part you don't see: the implant itself, a threaded titanium post which is inserted into the bone of the jaw, and eventually fuses with it. Placement of the implant is a minimally-invasive surgical procedure carried out under local anesthesia. After it has integrated with the bone often, in a few months a custom-made crown that matches your natural teeth is permanently attached. Afterwards, your new tooth will look, feel and function just like your other teeth and, properly cared for, it can last a lifetime. The implant procedure has a long track record, and a success rate greater than 95%. Plus, it helps preserve the underlying bone structure which, if not stimulated, begins to deteriorate aft...