If you have missing teeth, it is crucial to replace them. Without all of your teeth, chewing and eating can cause discomfort and destabilize your bite. When teeth are missing, your mouth can shift and even cause your face to look older.
Dental implants are an ideal way to replace missing teeth. An implant is a new tooth made of titanium and porcelain that looks just like a natural tooth. It’s composed of two parts that mimic a tooth’s root and crown. The implant’s “root” is a titanium rod placed into the jaw bone to act as a root. Once the rod is in place, a porcelain crown is attached to replace the top part of your tooth. Implants may also be used to anchor dentures, especially lower dentures that tend to shift when you talk or chew. Patients with removable partial dentures can replace missing teeth with an implant for a more natural-looking smile.
