Whether a patient is missing teeth from age, periodontal disease, an accident or other trauma, a UK dental implant may be a better choice to replace the teeth than a traditional bridge or dentures. Dental implants give the patient a more natural experience by rooting the dental appliance in the jawbone, allowing for a very stable and reliable replacement for a missing tooth.
Dental implants are a relatively new development in replacement dentistry. These replacement teeth are impervious to cavities and very strong, able to bite and chew tough materials just as well as natural teeth. They’re also rooted just like natural teeth, instead of being removable and anchored with adhesives that slip at inopportune moments. Traditional bridges can damage surrounding healthy teeth, but dental implants don’t affect any other part of the mouth.
Age is not a factor in determining suitability for dental implants, except for very young patients whose jawbones are still developing. Plenty of older adults have dental implants installed every year, either to replace missing teeth or to replace a troublesome pair of traditional dentures. Most dental implants patients are thrilled to discover they can bite, chew, and talk without worrying about dislodging their dental appliances.
