Advantages of Dental Implants:
- Natural Appearance: Dental implants restore a natural look to a person's mouth and smile, enhancing aesthetics.
- Facial Structure Preservation: Implants transmit chewing forces to the jawbone, maintaining bone density and preserving long-term jaw strength. This helps preserve facial structure.
- Independence: Dental implants do not rely on other teeth for support, unlike dentures or bridges, reducing the risk of issues with supporting teeth.
- Stability and Confidence: Implants eliminate concerns about dentures falling out or revealing gaps in your smile, allowing you to eat, speak, and laugh with confidence.
Disadvantages of Dental Implants:
- Infection Risk: Implants can fail if not kept clean, leading to inflammation of surrounding gums and bone. Prolonged inflammation can destabilize the implant, necessitating removal if it becomes loose.
- Complex Repairs: Repairing an implant can be challenging because it consists of multiple individual components, and problems may arise at various interfaces.
- Bone Availability: The success of an implant decreases if the tooth has been lost for an extended period, as less bone may be available for implant placement. This can impact the overall success of the procedure.