Recent Trends in Implant Dentistry

Gone are the days of ivory dentures and metal fillings. Modern dentistry has made leaps and bounds in perfecting implant dentistry, turning those loose fitting dentures of yesteryear into a snug and secure dental implant sure to last decades.

Many dentists, like your local Valencia Dentist, are trained in dental implants and have studied their wide varieties and uses. If you have any questions about the benefits of an implant, be sure to ask your friendly dentist. In the meantime, here is a quick rundown of recent implant trends and their benefits for you.

Dental Implants Have Immediate Results

In as few as 20 years ago, a dental implant (such as a crown) could take several appointments over weeks or months to complete. Modern dentistry can get you a full or partial bridge in the span of one appointment. Granted, the teeth are temporary until your finalized set is developed, but the implant and temporary placeholders are done on the spot, saving you time and money. If such a thing sounds appealing to you, make sure you discuss it with your dentist, as a few preliminary appointments are necessary to make sure you’re set for the procedure, including casting and molding your temporary teeth.

 

Dental Implants Have a Higher Success Rate than Previous Methods

Years of study and practice have developed very sophisticated and specialized tools, nearly ensuring a perfect implant. Any drilling and installing required has been refined to ensure bone fusion and durability over the long term. Many studies indicate that dental implants are more durable than root canals, crowns, or even removable dentures in the long term. And with the many refinements of the implantation procedures, patients who were initially told they were unable to receive an implant now have many options to restore their beautiful smiles. If you are healthy enough to receive any dental procedure, you are healthy enough to receive a dental implant.

 

Dental Implants are Becoming Common Procedures

More and more people are discovering the benefits of dental implants, and, as such, more and more people are getting the procedure done. Due to this, more insurance companies are looking to cover the procedure due to the durability and cost. This also means that any stigmas around ‘false teeth’ are becoming rarer, as it is a viable option to repair a smile.

Dental Implants Offer More Advantages than the Alternatives

Since dental implants fuse with your own bones, they can improve your appearance, your comfort, and most importantly, your self-esteem. They make eating and speaking easier, as they eliminate the sliding that denture wearers face. They are also permanent, and cannot slip out in inappropriate situations as the traditional denture can. Dental implants also boast exceptional comfort, as they are actually a part of you and your jaw. They are not held in place with pastes, glues, and powders like some traditional false teeth are.

 

Dental Implants Are Still Growing

The art of the dental implant is not yet set in stone. This is a good thing! Many of the amazing procedures done today are developed from after years of trials and tests. This means that the future of dentistry can only get better from the dental implant trends of today. Dentists and professionals continue to examine the long-term durability of today’s implants and any (albeit rare) complications faced by clients in order to perfect and adapt tomorrow’s dental implants. Dentures may be a thing of the past, and dental implants may be the go-to procedure for all clients dealing with tooth loss.

With all the current trends and developments in dental implants, no one needs to be self-conscious about their smile. Set up an appointment to speak with your friendly Valencia Dentist, where they have your smile on mind, and see if dental implants are right for you.