Even the best prosthesis is a foreign body that requires additional care and future maintenance. Possible discomfort or pressure sores, as well as time-consuming use of adhesives are the inconvenient side effects of conventional dentures. Furthermore, ill-fitting dentures can result in insecurity and self-consciousness. By contrast, a dental implant is an artificial root, which acts like a natural one, becoming just like any other part of your body once it has properly healed.
Placement of a dental implant could seem like an aggressive approach, however from a biological standpoint, it is considered to be very conservative. Also, by placing an implant into the jaw bone, a functional stimulus is provided which helps to preserve the remaining bone and prevent resorption. And, contrary to conventional methods, this friendly solution protects the adjacent teeth as they are not required for support.
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