What are the advantages and disadvantages of dental implants?

1. Benefits of dental implants:

1. It can hinder the absorption of alveolar bone.

Alveolar bone resorption does not often occur when there are teeth, but after tooth loss, alveolar bone resorption will proceed rapidly, and the jaw bone will shrink significantly. At this time, dentures will put a burden on the alveolar bone. Compared with when dentures are not used, about 20% of the alveolar bone is absorbed faster. Dentures must be replaced every few years, and the lifespan is difficult to exceed 5 years. . On the contrary, artificial dental implants can make the bone around the alveolar bone stronger, reduce absorption, and maintain the function of the alveolar bone.

2. No damage to other teeth.

For dental filling surgery like the bridge method, two healthy teeth on both sides of the missing tooth must be scraped off, and these two teeth must share the burden with the tooth to be filled after the fall. Therefore, the lifespan of their teeth will be reduced. The same goes for dentures, which can also damage the remaining teeth if they get hooked on them. However, artificial dental implants are performed independently and therefore do not adversely affect surrounding teeth.

3. Restore chewing power.

If the maximum chewing power of healthy natural teeth is regarded as 100, the chewing power of partial dentures is 1 5 to 20, and that of complete dentures is 1 0 to 1 5. Artificial dental implants can achieve 80~90 intensity.

4. Restore the taste when chewing.

We can feel the taste when we eat because our teeth are in the alveolar bones. When using dentures, the dentures rest on the gums, so the chewing force is greatly reduced and it is difficult to feel the taste. Artificial dental implants are implanted in the alveolar bone. Although they are not as good as natural teeth, they can feel the texture when chewing.

5. Less damage to the gums.

Gingivitis and other phenomena often occur when using dentures, but using artificial dental implants will reduce this risk.

6. No foreign body sensation.

The dentures themselves are made of metal, which can pass through the upper palate or lower gums, causing a foreign body sensation. However, artificial dental implants are implanted in the alveolar bone, so there is basically no foreign body sensation.

7. It can maintain the connection between teeth and enable people to have a complete dentition.

Because the broken teeth will damage a certain height of the connection between the teeth. If you use dentures that rest on the gums, because the gums are not strong enough, the gums will collapse over time, destroying the balance of the entire connection.

8. The organization will not be covered.

Due to its structure, dentures can cover the gums, but artificial dental implants cannot. Instead, they can correctly feel the temperature and texture of food.

9. Maintain a natural and beautiful appearance.

When using dentures, the lips protrude outwards, and muscle movement will be restricted, making the expression unnatural. If the dentures are pulled out, the lips will recess inward. However, artificial dental implants, like natural teeth, are placed in the alveolar bone and can maintain a natural appearance.

10. Provide psychological security.

Dentures are prostheses that can be pulled out at any time. They can make sounds when eating or talking. Users often feel insecure and psychologically stressed. But artificial dental implants don’t have to worry about this problem.

11. Will not cause pronunciation problems.

The dentures wobble in the mouth and are too large, causing difficulty in pronunciation. However, artificial dental implants are very similar to natural teeth and have basically no effect on pronunciation

2. Disadvantages of dental implants:

1. Perforation: During the healing stage, the gums covering the implants Tissue perforation may occur due to insufficient skill of the surgeon.

2. Gingivitis: It is caused by poor oral hygiene and plaque irritation. Therefore, good oral hygiene habits should be maintained after surgery.

3. Proliferative gingivitis: Because the gingival tissue covers or is close to the connection between the implant abutment and the porcelain crown, resulting in poor local hygiene and proliferative inflammation of the gingival tissue.

4. Fistula formation: Fistulas on the mucosa are related to inflammation around the abutment or implant. It often occurs in cases where the gum tissue covers the junction of the abutment and bridge; surgical treatment can be performed.

5. Progressive marginal bone resorption: bone resorption around the implant caused by local inflammation or implant overload and central bolt breakage. Remove plaque and treat the cause.

6. The implant is loose or broken.

Some of the disadvantages of dental implants are caused by the insufficient skills of surgical experts. You must choose a regular hospital and a dentist with rich clinical experience. I wish you healthy teeth, and Zhiwei Dental is at your service!