{"id":290,"date":"2019-10-15T23:36:14","date_gmt":"2019-10-15T23:36:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/?p=290"},"modified":"2019-10-22T23:39:04","modified_gmt":"2019-10-22T23:39:04","slug":"5-reasons-why-dental-implants-have-become-so-popular","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/5-reasons-why-dental-implants-have-become-so-popular\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons Why Dental Implants Have Become So Popular!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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By now, the \u201ccat\u2019s out the bag.\u201d It\u2019s no secret that dental\nimplants are the gold standard for tooth replacement<\/a>.\nThat\u2019s because they are able to achieve what no other method can: to replace\nthe entire missing tooth, from the root to the crown. In doing so, it provides\na host of benefits that makes it a rather attractive procedure for patients to\nundergo. As you continue reading, you\u2019ll discover 5 reasons why the dental\nimplant procedure has gained so much popularity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is a Dental Implant?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Made from high-grade, durable titanium, a dental implant is\na cylinder-shaped post that is surgically inserted into the jawbone. By\nattaching at this level, it mimics the original tooth root in function. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over a period of usually three to six months, the implant\nwill fuse with the bone structure through a process called osseointegration.\nAfter this is completed and the gum tissue heals, an abutment can be added,\nwhich is also made of titanium. Its function is to anchor a porcelain\nrestoration to the implant, leaving the patient in the position to benefit from\n5 major perks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#1 \u2013 Natural Look and Feel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By attaching at the jawbone level, dental implants provide\nboth aesthetic and functional benefits. Thus, patients are left with natural-feeling\nteeth and a smile they can be proud of. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2 \u2013 Longevity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental implants need to be cared for just like normal teeth.\nThat means brushing and flossing at least two times a day is still important,\nas well as visiting a dentist every six months for preventive care. The reward\nfor following these steps, though, is that a dental implant can last from 30\nyears to a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#3 \u2013 High Success Rate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No one wants to undergo a medical procedure with uncertainty\nabout its safety and effectiveness. It\u2019s comforting to know, then, that the\ndental implant insertion process has a 95% success rate, which can be\nattributed to careful planning, a proficient dentist to perform the surgery and\nadvanced dental technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#4 \u2013 Lifestyle Restoration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the worse parts of living without a full set of teeth\nis the inability to eat the foods you love. Whereas traditional dentures\ntypically only restore up to 25% of the original chewing capacity, patients who\nreceive dental implants can expect to regain up to 95% of their natural\nfunction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

#5 \u2013 Jawbone Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When there is prolonged tooth loss, the effects can trickle\ndown to the jawbone. That\u2019s because it relies on tension from all the teeth to\ncontinue producing new bone cells. Thus, a vacated space can lead to bone\ndegeneration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result, the facial structure can begin to shift and\nthere can be premature wrinkling that causes a more aged appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that with the placement of dental implants,\nyou can avoid the above-mentioned challenges and regain the life you once had.\nTo request a visit, contact your local implant dentist today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A graduate of Howard University, Dr. Neil Flenniken has been\npracticing dentistry for the past two decades. As an Associate Fellow at the\nAmerican Academy of Implant Dentistry, he has received the advanced\npostgraduate training necessary to safely and effectively replace missing teeth\nwith dental implants. Dr. Flenniken treats patients at Flenniken Family\nDentistry, and he can be reached for more information through his website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By now, the \u201ccat\u2019s out the bag.\u201d It\u2019s no secret that dental implants are the gold standard for tooth replacement. That\u2019s because they are able to achieve what no other method can: to replace the entire missing tooth, from the root to the crown. In doing so, it provides a host of benefits that makes […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-290","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n5 Reasons Why Dental Implants Have Become So Popular!<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"For replacing missing teeth, dental implants have become quite popular, but why? 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