What types of tooth replacement can dental implants provide?
A single dental implant can replace a single missing tooth. In this case a single tooth is fabricated and attached to the implant post that was surgically placed. For those Missing multiple teeth, or small teeth, several implants can be utilized to give a partial or full denture a more fixed retention. You do not in these cases need one implant for each tooth missing however, several implants may be needed depending on the complexity of the case. What are the benefits of implants for missing teeth as opposed to regular dentures? Dental implants mimick natural teeth and provide much more stability than typical removable partial or complete dentures. With dental implants chewing efficiency is increased, since they are a more fixed solution. This gives in turn increased nutrition and healthier immunce system to fight disease and cancer. With only regular fixed dentures, chewing efficiency can be decreased as much as 75% due to lack of retention and constant movement. Because implants are
