Missing teeth can occur in people of all ages. Did you know that dental implants are frequently the best treatment option for replacing missing teeth? Rather than resting on the gum line like removable dentures, or using adjacent teeth as anchors like fixed bridges, dental implants are long-term replacements that your dentist places in the jawbone.
Teeth are lost because of:
• Tooth decay
• Root canal failure
• Gum disease (Periodontitis)
• Trauma to the mouth
• Excessive wear and tear
• Congenital defects
Statistics show that 69% of adults ages 35 to 44 have lost at least one permanent tooth to an accident, gum disease, a failed root canal or tooth decay. Furthermore, by age 74, 26% of adults have lost all their permanent teeth.
Twenty years ago, these patients would have had no alternative but to employ a fixed bridge or removable denture to restore their ability to eat, speak clearly and smile. Fixed bridges and removable dentures, however are not the perfect solution and often bring with them a number of other problems. Removable dentures may slip or cause an embarrassing clicking sound while eating or speaking. Of even greater concern, fixed bridges often affect adjacent healthy teeth, and removable dentures may lead to bone loss in the area where the tooth or teeth are missing. Recurrent decay, periodontal (gum) disease and other factors often doom fixed bridgework to early failure. For these reasons, fixed bridges and removable dentures usually need to be replaced every seven to 15 years. Today, dental implants is another option for missing teeth. Schedule a consultation with a Centers for Dental Implants doctor to see if a dental implant is right for you.
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