There are multiple benefits to choosing dental implants for replacement of missing teeth. Dental implants can be used to replace individual 
missing teeth or they can be used in conjunction with bridgework and overdentures to replace multiple teeth simultaneously. Dr. Petra Mayer is your periodontist for dental implants in Albuquerque, NM.
What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants provide an innovative solution for restoring your smile. Dental implants are metal posts that resemble screws. They are inserted into the jawbone and will fuse with the bone over time for a secure hold. Once fused with the bone, dental implants can securely anchor artificial teeth in place much like roots support natural teeth. Individual dental implants can be capped with dental crowns to replace solitary teeth. Dental implants can also replace several teeth at a time when topped with bridgework or overdentures.
Benefits of Dental Implants
The gaps created by missing teeth can pose a range of potential concerns beyond an incomplete smile. Teeth provide support for the facial muscles and promote proper placement of the tongue when speaking. Gaps from missing teeth can result in sagging and drooping of the facial muscles, which can alter the natural contours of the face. Additionally, gaps can affect the placement of the tongue when speaking, which can alter speech. Filling in the gaps with dental implants can restore facial contours and improve speech.
Tooth functioning can also be affected when teeth are missing. Without a full set of teeth, biting and chewing functions are not distributed evenly across all teeth. The remaining teeth must take on the additional work of biting and chewing for the missing teeth, which puts additional strain on the remaining teeth and can lead to more wear and tear than normal. Using dental implants to fill in the gaps from missing teeth helps to rebalance the work of biting and chewing. Your periodontist for dental implants in Albuquerque can help you decide if they are right for you.
Dental implants offer multiple benefits, from filling in the gaps from missing teeth to restoring the natural contours of your face. A periodontist can help you decide if dental implants are the right tooth replacement choice for you. For dental implants in Albuquerque, NM, schedule an appointment with Dr. Mayer by calling the office at (505) 881-2400.