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There is no doubt that getting dental implants can change your smile and your life for the better. While this technique helps to make them more secure, stable, discreet, and durable amongst other benefits, it does require a somewhat invasive surgery. This means that patients who choose dental implants will have to prepare for and allow themselves the necessary recovery time for their mouth to heal. Here’s what you need to know about what to expect from a dental implant surgery recovery period.

If you have one or more missing teeth, you can replace them with dental implants. Dental implants are the preferred restoration method since they fuse with the bone and function as natural teeth. Let’s go over the surgery process, so you will know what to expect.

Both dentures and dental implants are popular methods of replacing missing teeth. Despite providing patients with the same outcome, the reality is that they are very different. Dentures are a very traditional way of restoring your teeth and use a mold that sits over your gums, in which is embedded an arch of prosthetic teeth. In addition to fitting over your gums, dentures are also held in place using special adhesives. They can be worn throughout the day, and then should be removed and soaked to clean them overnight. Dental implants, meanwhile, can be used to replace single or multiple missing teeth. Unlike dentures, they have an artificial root that is made from a titanium post that has been inserted into your jaw bone. The bone heals around the post to anchor it into the bone permanently, and to the top of this, a custom crown is placed which forms the visible part of the solution. When replacing an entire arch of missing teeth, between four and eight implant posts are needed to support a denture that is then attached to the posts.  

Cosmetic dentistry is the term used to describe dental treatments that are primarily carried out with the intention of improving the aesthetic appearance of the teeth. Although cosmetic enhancements are the main focus, many also have functional advantages for the strength of your teeth and the health of your smile. This helps to make them a versatile and popular choice amongst patients seeking to enhance the attractiveness of their smiles.