What opportunities dental implants offer

Dental implants offer people who are missing one or more of their teeth the opportunity to restore full form and function to their mouths. Implant-supported crowns, bridges, and dentures are truly the next best thing to having a mouth full of strong, healthy natural teeth.
Depending on the needs of the individual patient:

• A single implant can be used to secure a dental crown.
• Multiple implants can be used to secure multiple crowns or a dental bridge.
• Several strategically placed implants can be used to secure dentures on the upper arch, lower arch, or both.

Many dentists also offer mini implants, particularly small implant posts that can be screwed directly into the jaw, through the gums, without the need for flap surgery. While mini implants are not right for every case, they do offer an implant-based solution to certain patients, including many whose jaw bones may not be sufficiently dense to support full-sized implants.
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