Saturday, October 22, 2011

Are the cost of dental implants really worth the money and pain?

By James L. Hardy


According to a man named Charles Gordy, "A smile is an inexpensive way to change your looks". In this day and age where plenty of people go for nose lifts, face lifts, nips and tucks and other cosmetic enhancing procedures, we ignore how a simple smile can make a huge difference in how a person looks. A smile is actually the greatest accessory ever made. But it can be devastating if that smile is ruined by missing teeth and disease. But is there a solution?

In essence, yes there is a solution to restore your smile. They are called dental implants. The cost of dental implants varies greatly from one dental clinic to another. However, these things serve a big role if one lost a tooth or two from an accident, disease or poor oral hygiene. In essence, a dental implant is like a "root" where a dentist can clip on a crown, bridge or dentures.

What are the advantages of dental implants? Well this means that you can get your smile back and this can make one's self-esteem go up; you can now eat properly; no need for pasty creams so that your dentures will remain in the mouth; your dentures won't be a hindrance when you speak and this can avoid some embarrassing moments; and it can help prevent loss of bone since an implant is a good substitute for natural roots.

As mentioned earlier, dental implants cost will greatly vary from one dental clinic to another. One reason for this is the material the implant is made of. A dental implant is usually made of titanium but the costs of dental implants come in when it comes to grading of the titanium used. Titanium implants especially Grade 5 titanium has the best tensile strength, fracture resistant and has the best potential to integrate with the bones of the jaw.

However, even though these devices are advantageous there are dental implants problems that need to be addressed. The most common problem is the failure to integrate with the jaw bone. Another is that if there is infection or swelling then the dental implant won't fit or would fall off. The good news is that there is a 95% success rate in the installation of the implants and failures are usually caused by misplacement of the implant.

There are plenty of reasons why we lose our tooth. It can be an accident or poor dental hygiene. The traditional methods of pasting your tooth back or dentures can be inconvenient for many, this is why dental implants are beneficial and better than the old ways.




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