Why Implants Work So Well

Why Implants Work So Well

Dental implants are used here at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania to help patients replace their missing teeth, but many new patients wonder why implants work so well. Dental implants work by having a titanium metal post implanted into the patient’s jawbone where their tooth is missing. It requires a sufficient amount of bone to fit the implant, otherwise we either use a mini implant which is half the size, or we provide bone grafts before placing the implant.

 

The important thing to remember is that after the post is implanted, we let it heal for 3-6 months. During this time, the bone is actually healing around the post, which holds it in place permanently. This is exactly why our implants work so well; they are considered permanent because they become part of the bone, acting as the tooth’s root. While the crown on top may need to be replaced in about 10-15 years, the post remains intact.

 

After the implant process is complete, the patient has a new tooth that looks and functions exactly like a natural teeth. As opposed to bridges or dentures, they continue eating just about anything they want. Call to schedule a dental implant appointment with one of our doctors at 215-463-4141.