This four-part article series discusses the key benefits and advantages of dental implants as a replacement solution to single and multiple missing teeth.

1. According to statistics, tooth loss is an
evitable part of getting older. “It doesn’t
have to be but unfortunately, most people
aren’t exceptionally good about looking
after their teeth and as a result of tooth
decay, gum disease, repeat dental work
and failed root canal therapy or even
accidental physical trauma, it is common
for one to experience the loss of one or
more of their original adult teeth,” say
East Rutherford dental implants
specialists. “This is especially the case as
one enters into their later years. Tooth loss is exceptionally common and far
more of a problem than most are aware.”
Statistics of Tooth Loss in the United States
According to the Surgeon’s General Report, over 20 million Americans are
completely edentulous and don’t have a single natural tooth left. A further 100
million are missing a substantial portion of their dentition (between 11 and
15 of their teeth). The good news is that there is a solution to tooth loss. Aside
from treating the underlying problem, which is usually periodontitis or gum
disease, dental implants offer an excellent substitute for missing teeth and are
as close in comfort, function and appearance as is possible with today’s
technology.
In this four-part article series, we shall be taking a very close look at just what
these benefits are and why New Jersey patients should choose dental implants
over the conventional approaches to teeth replacement, such as removable

2. dentures (full arch restoration) and traditional bridges (single tooth
replacement). We’ll begin by taking a closer look at what dental implants are
and how they are used to provide patients with a new tooth or a complete set
of new teeth.
What Are Dental Implants and How Do They Work?
“Dental implants look like tiny, slim screws, which are placed in the jawbone
where they can be used to provide a strong platform for either a single
replacement dental crown or an entire prosthetic arch of teeth,” explain East
Rutherford dental implant specialists. “In other words, dental implants can be
used to replace any number and configuration of missing teeth.”
The Aesthetic Benefits of Dental Implants
The dental implants themselves are not visible above the gums, especially
once the overlying appliance (crown or bridge) has been attached. Because
they are “rooted” in the jawbone, they function similar to natural tooth roots,
which not only enables patients to comfortable enjoy a much wider variety of
tough, crunchy foods, but also sustains the health of the surrounding bone
tissue. This will be fully explained in the subsequent installments of this
article series, but for now, suffice it to say that the maintenance of a healthy
jawbone promotes the longevity of one’s youthful facial contours.
The crown or bridge supported by dental implants is carefully fabricated to
match the color, size and shape of the neighboring teeth (if any are present) as
well as the underlying gums and jawbone. Since every patient is different,
every single restoration is custom made. This is done to ensure as natural and
aesthetically pleasing a visual result as possible, giving patients a smile they
can feel confident about and be proud of.
Stay Tuned for Part 2…
To find out why NJ dental implants specialists almost always recommend
implants over conventional bridges for the replacement of single missing teeth,
stay tuned for the second installment of this four-part article series.