Importance of Dental Implants

Dental Implants are meant for those who have lost a adult or permanant tooth or several teeth. No one likes their teeth to go missing, it makes the smile incomplete. A dentist can solve this problem by placing implants or artificial tooth in the gap created by the missing natural teeth and stimulate the jaw bone by restoring its function and give you back your beautiful smile.

Dr. Prasad Meka, chief consultant implantologist at KIMS Dental Care explains why dental implants are really essential and its several advantages

Q1 .What are Dental Implants ?

Dental implants are the replacement for tooth roots which provide strong foundation for fixed and removable teeth replacement. The implants look and feel resemble the natural teeth as it fuses or integrates to the bone structure. The dental implants also improves speech, oral health and appearance. Dental implants are convenient and durable so it enables easier eating and providesmore comfort.

Q2 . Why Does Teeth Go Missing ?

There are many reasons for missing teeth. The common cause being tooth decay and gum disease which if left untreated the teeth can become loose and fall out. The reasons for missing teeth include injuries, smoking, diabetes and other congenitally missing conditions.

Q3. Why Dental Implants are Important ?

The front teeth play an active role in articulation of dentolabial sounds such as "F" or "V" and dentolingual sounds like "T" ,"D", "TH" and sibilants like "S", " SH" and "Z". The dental implants help in correcting the phonetic deficits.

Dental implants functions like the natural teeth and help in masticatory functions like chewing and grinding etc.

Dental implants enhance aesthetic appearance.

Q4.Why The Gaps in The Jaw Should Be Filled ?

The failure to replace dental implants in the spaces created by missing teeth can lead to : 

When the teeth are missing then chewing and biting becomes difficult and caeses. This also causes deteoriation and bone shrinkage.

Space left by a missing tooth shifts adjacent teeth into these empty spaces leading to poor bite and affects the ability to chew properly.

Poor bite causes headaches and jaw pain.

Inadequate chewing of food causes in increase of low density lipoprotein levels.

Missing most of the teeth results in progressive bone loss causes facial sagging and premature aging.

Space left due to missing teeth acts as a trap for food and germs leading to gum disease.

For  Appointment : Dr. Prasad Meka, chief consultant implantologist at KIMS Dental Care