Dental Implants Leeds
A dental implant is an artificial root which is fitted into the jawbone. Dental implants are used to support restorations that resemble a single tooth or a group of teeth. With implants this can be done without the need to involve adjacent teeth in the construction of a bridge or to support a denture, thereby preserving and prolonging the health of other teeth. Studies have shown dental implants have the highest long term success rates of any treatment to replace missing teeth – around 98%.
Dental implants can be used to support a number of dental prostheses, including crowns & implant-supported bridges. This modern solution to replacing missing teeth will boost self confidence by improving a person’s appearance, chewing function and speech.
Having an implant provides many advantages which include:
- Being able to eat whatever one pleases. Implants feel and function just like natural teeth, providing great stability and ease of chewing.
- Eliminating the need for removable dentures altogether
- Preventing the need for other natural teeth being drilled to support bridges or dentures
- Protecting natural teeth from failure due to shifting caused by unsupported gaps between teeth.
Dental implants are a safe, high quality treatment choice which offers a long lasting replacement for teeth. They are as close to natural teeth as possible and the modern choice to replace missing teeth.