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While tooth loss is unfortunate, it never has to be permanent. Dental implants provide long-lasting and natural-looking restoration, giving patients a second chance at a seamless smile. One common question about dental implants is: Are implants totally safe, both for the rest of the smile and for overall physical health?
What Makes Dental Implants a Safe Option for Tooth Replacement?
Several factors make dental implants safe and generally successful.
Dental Implants are Made from Biocompatible Materials
First and foremost, both the implant and the replacement tooth are made from materials that your body should tolerate well.
The dental implant and abutment are made from titanium. Titanium is a largely hypoallergenic material with a unique ability to integrate with bone, allowing it to function as a new tooth root. This artificial tooth root will stimulate your jawbone, preventing atrophy, decay, and unwanted changes to your facial structures. In other words, dental implant placement actually promotes oral health following the loss of a tooth.
The crown (the visual portion of the new teeth) is made of porcelain, a biocompatible material that does not usually cause allergic reactions. This is the same material used for any other dental crown or bridge.
Dental Implants Do Not Require Surrounding Teeth to Be Compromised
Unlike bridges and traditional dentures, dental implants are not supported by your other healthy teeth. Placing implants does not require any of your viable teeth to be extracted, sanded, or shaved.
This is another important way in which dental implant placement helps you maintain the health and integrity of your smile.
Dental Implant Placement is Precise and Predictable
Dental implants are strategically planned before placement to curb the duration of the procedure, helping promote an effective and comfortable recovery process. Using state-of-the-art technology to offer precise placement, guided surgery also minimizes the time required for surgery.
Are You a Good Candidate for Safe, Successful Implant Placement?
Assuming you are healthy enough to undergo a surgical procedure, dental implants are widely considered to be a safe, effective solution to replace missing teeth. Even so, they may not be right for everyone. Before you have implants placed, it is imperative to have a one-on-one consultation with an oral surgeon. Your surgeon will evaluate your teeth and gums, ask some questions about your medical history, and confirm your eligibility for a safe and successful procedure.
MOSAIC is a trusted provider of dental implants. To learn more about this procedure, please read our dental implants page.
