If you need to replace missing teeth, you’ve likely heard of dental implants. After all, they’re highly effective restorations with a success rate of 95%! Still, perhaps you’re worried they can’t replace front teeth well. You may even think implants work better as replacement molars. However, the reality is that these prosthetics can quickly fill in front-facing teeth. Here’s how dental implants replace front teeth and the benefits of doing so.
So, *Can* You Get Implants for Front Teeth?
True, it’s more common to place implants in the mouth’s back area. Even so, you can (and should) get them for front teeth that are lost or damaged.
Front tooth implants, ultimately, don’t differ much from other types. Like those for back teeth, dentists place them in the proper socket so bone tissue grows and “locks” them in place. A few months of this fusion will ensure the implants become a permanent part of your jaw. They’ll then be ready to support the abutment and crown.
That said, you’ll want the right dentist for a front tooth implant procedure. Front-facing teeth are highly visible, so finding a qualified one ensures your results look great.
What are Front Tooth Implants’ Benefits?
Of course, front tooth implants do more than just fill in your smile gaps. They also provide several key perks, including:
A Beautiful, Restored Smile
Front-facing implants are custom-made for your mouth, meaning your own will look amazing. In fact, most people can’t tell them apart from natural teeth.
This great effect stems from the implants’ materials. On the one hand, their titanium screws keep them visibly secure and don’t let them slip. Meanwhile, their porcelain or ceramic crowns seamlessly blend with the rest of your smile.
Jawbone Preservation
Unfortunately, tooth loss doesn’t just create smile gaps. Left unchecked, it also ages your face.
You see, your jaw needs constant stimulus to maintain itself. A full set of teeth normally provides that stimulation. As such, lacking teeth causes your jawbone’s tissues to erode. That process could lead to facial collapse — a condition that makes a face look old and hollow.
Dental implants can prevent (and even reverse) this erosion. They maintain and grow bone tissue by fusing with your jaw. The result is that the restorations help your face look firm and youthful.
In the end, dental implants do a fantastic job of replacing front teeth. Don’t hesitate, therefore, to visit your local practice for possible treatment.
About the Practice
Dental Center of Lakewood is based in Dallas, TX. Led by Dr. Travis Spillman, our practice strives for comfortable and effective dentistry. To that end, we perform various preventive, cosmetic, and restorative treatments, not to mention emergency dental care. Our offerings even include dental implants for your front teeth! For more information or to book a visit, you can reach us on our website or by phone at (214)-823-5253.