ART Dentistry All You Need To Know About Dental Implants | Page 4

Helping to maintain the health and strength of their jawbone, dental implants ensure there is no
sagging face tissue and a patient will continue to have full use of their mouth. After all a healthy
jawbone in maintained through the act of chewing and if teeth are left un-replaced for a long
period of time, the jaw can deteriorate through the lack of pressure on the bone, leading to bone
reabsorption, which in the first year alone can be as much as 25%!
Aside from better bone health, easier cleaning and higher comfort; dental implants also have the
added boon of being a cheaper alternative in the long term. Whilst the initial cost does not rival
that of a patients first set of dentures, unlike bridges and full dentures, implants do not have to
be replaced as frequently over time, meaning that they are the more cost-effective choice in the
long run. Dental implantation is by no means cheap however, though the investment does come
with many benefits. After your initial consultation, a dentist will be able to provide you with a
tailored quotation as to the time and costs involved. This is necessary as each case is potentially
different and one size does not fit all.
Other advantages of having this treatment includes the longevity of the implants. Although they
do not come with a 'lifetime' guarantee, with the average lifespan of these prosthetics lasting
around twenty-five years with the proper care, they are certainly worth your consideration.
Added to this that they allow for unhindered speech and eating, have no morning application
process or adhesives, the inability to misplace them as they never leave your mouth and the fact
they have a success rate of 90-95%!