The benefits of tooth replacement with implants: complete implant care from the team you know and trust
Implants are one of the most transformative services we at Las Cruces Dental Associates have to rebuild broken or incomplete smiles. Implant dentistry has truly transformed how dentists in southern New Mexico and beyond replace missing or failing teeth. Implant-supported crowns, bridges, and dentures differ from their earlier-generation counterparts notably. They are designed to replicate the structure of natural and healthy teeth. That means these prosthetic teeth include “artificial tooth roots.” “Conventional” forms of tooth replacement, such as bridges and dentures, have only replaced the portions of the teeth that are visible when you smile. They do not replace the critical supportive roots of the teeth. In fact, the implant functions as the tooth root. So, it is but one albeit vital part of the replacement tooth.
The many benefits are in the design
Replacement teeth must be stable. If they are not held in place well, all sorts of problems arise. Dentures may slip around in the mouth. They can present challenges to speaking and eating. Persistent sores and discomfort can erode a patient’s satisfaction with their new teeth. These challenges can be avoided with dental implants. Crowns, bridges, and dentures stabilized in the jawbone by implants are not going anywhere! A natural design, in turn, promotes healthy and natural speech and chewing function.
Implants also help to keep the supportive jawbone strong. This is important because, without stimulation from the teeth and their functions, the bone in the jaw can retreat. The process of bone loss makes chewing and other functional challenges worse, and it can also alter the shape and appearance of the face. Due to bone loss, conventional dentures must be periodically adjusted or otherwise replaced to ensure a proper fit. As the shape of the supportive structures changes due to deteriorated bony tissue, the denture may no longer conform to the rest of the mouth as it once did. Since implants keep the bone strong, dentures supported by them do not have to be replaced. Fit is retained. They are an excellent investment in yourself because they can last a lifetime with good care.
Complete implant care
Las Cruces Dental Associates is equipped to handle every step in the implant process. Other practices in southern New Mexico may only be equipped to restore the implant once a specialist has positioned it in the jawbone. We surgically place a single implant to support one replacement tooth or crown, or we can place a few strategically placed implants to support many or all teeth in the upper or lower jaw (as part of a bridge or denture). Once positioned, the implant’s biocompatible material naturally fuses or joins to the surrounding bone. At this point, the prosthetic tooth is attached to the implant, providing a firm foundation for the crown.
You deserve only the best in tooth replacement that modern dentistry has to offer, and our team encourages you to contact us at (575) 339-1838 to find out more about options to transform and rebuild your smile.
