Advantages and Disadvantages of Implants

• An implant is most similar to a natural tooth.
• Adjacent teeth do not have to be involved in placement procedure.
• Implants may decrease or help prevent shrinkage of the jawbone from tooth loss.

Disadvantages of Implants:

• Implants are not intended for everyone.
• Implants placement takes longer and may require more dental visits than alternative procedures.  

Your dentist usually determines if implants are appropriate for you.  Sometimes the dentist may refer you to a specialist for additional care:

• Prosthodontist – restoration and placement of teeth missing
• Oral or Maxillofacial surgeon – dental surgery
• Periodontist – treatment of hard and soft tissue around the teeth

Trivia:

• A sneeze zooms out of your mouth at over 600mph!
• Most tooth loss in people under 35 year of age is caused by athletic trauma, fights or accidents.