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Dental implants are a high-quality alternative to conventional tooth replacement options. They consist of a titanium root form that is implanted into the jaw and typically capped with crowns, bridges, or dentures. Our dentist restores implants using natural-looking porcelain restorations that look and feel just like your own natural teeth.
Implants offer many benefits in replacing natural teeth, including:
1. The ability to restore full chewing power
When you have implants, you can bite and chew just like you always have because the implant is secured not by other teeth or by suction or gravity, but by the jaw, just like natural teeth are. You can even brush and floss normally.
2. The ability to prevent bone loss
Implants fuse with the jawbone, and when you bite or chew, the bone is stimulated. This helps keep the bone tissue strong and prevents bone loss, which usually occurs when a tooth is missing.
3. The ability to last a lifetime
Bridges last an average of five to seven years and dentures need regular adjustments or replacement. Implants, however, can last as long as a natural tooth with good care. They keep the restoration stable and secure, and they help maintain the correct spacing of your remaining natural teeth, too.
Call our office today to learn more about how implants can replace lost teeth, or to schedule an appointment with our dentist in Agoura Hills.
