Dental Implants and Prosthetics: The Complete Guide
Dental implants are the modern gold standard for replacing missing teeth. Combined with prosthetics like crowns, bridges, or dentures, they restore both function and appearance for decades.
How dental implants work
An implant is a small titanium post placed into the jawbone to act as an artificial tooth root. Once it integrates with the bone (4 to 6 months), a custom crown is attached on top. The result looks, feels, and functions exactly like a natural tooth.
Implant-supported prosthetics
- Single crowns: Replace one missing tooth.
- Implant bridges: Replace three or more teeth using just two implants.
- All-on-4: Full-arch fixed dentures on just four implants per arch.
- Implant-retained dentures: Snap-in dentures that never slip.
Why implants over traditional alternatives
- Preserve jawbone density (bridges and dentures do not).
- No need to grind down adjacent healthy teeth.
- Last 25+ years with proper care.
- Eat anything you want.
If you are missing teeth, schedule a consultation to find out if implants are right for you.
Original article: mohipdental.com
