If you are reading this, it is quite likely that you have recently experienced the unfortunate event of losing a tooth and are interested in having it replaced. While you are likely attempting to replace the tooth for cosmetic purposes, there are several other benefits associated with single tooth replacement.

This is especially true if you are considering the integration of a dental implant. In this short guide, we will outline the main advantages to having a dental implant put in where your tooth once was.

1. Reduced Load – When you lose a tooth, it greatly enhances the load that is placed on the remaining teeth that are in your mouth. This could lead to the development of bone resorption. This results in bone stimulation being stopped at the area where the tooth is missing as well as the alveolar bone. If there is no stimulation to this area, the bone starts to resorb and the large cells contained within the bone – called “osteoclasts” – start to break down the remaining bone in the mouth. The bone becomes less capable of supporting the remaining teeth. Additionally, this could cause the face to start to become misshapen.
2. Avoid the Shifting of Remaining Teeth – When you lose a tooth, it will impact the remaining teeth. Each tooth has a purpose and aids in ensuring everything remains positioned appropriately. If you have a dental implant put in, you can avoid the complication of your other teeth shifting in an unnatural manner. Teeth that shift unnaturally can result in bite problems, abnormal wearing of the remaining teeth, and other more serious periodontal complications.
3. Tooth and Root Replacement – Many people do not realize it, but a dental implant not only replaces a single missing tooth, but it also replaces the root of that tooth. This also aids in the process of preserving the bone. It is directly anchored to the jawbone. This ensures that the bone remains healthy. Additionally, it helps to preserve the health of the remaining teeth in the mouth.

If you lose a tooth, it is imperative that you resolve the issue as quickly as possible. Failure to do so could result in the decline of your jawbone and a deterioration of health in the teeth that remain in the mouth.

While there are a couple of different options available to you – in terms of tooth replacement – dental implants are considered to be the most productive option in that it not only replaces the tooth, but it also helps in replacing the root.

This helps to maintain and protect the structural integrity of your face – as a whole. We here at Implant & Perio Specialists are capable of quickly and easily inserting a dental implant that looks much like your natural tooth in order to replace a single missing tooth. If you would like to learn more about the process or are ready to set up your dental implant appointment, call us today at: 316-330-4050