There are so many benefits of a dental implants.
Implants are self-supporting and so other teeth are less likely to be overloaded or damaged.
If a tooth is removed from the jaw bone, gums tend to shrink away in the site as part of the healing process. This can cause discomfort / impact on aesthetics. A dental implant placed in the same site (ideally within 2 months), can help to retain the bone and gum just like a tooth does.
It is not usually necessary to plan an implant to replace every missing tooth. In fact it is possible to rebuild a whole lower set of teeth sometimes on only 4 implants.
Implants can also be used to stabilise dentures. So you can still enjoy your steak without worrying about your denture moving!
