As you progress and learn more about dental implants and their relationship with your jaw tissue, you will find that there’s some very interesting information to take in! For instance, choosing implants can actually benefit your jaw. “Isn’t it bad for my jaw, though, to have posts placed into it?” you wonder. Nope. Let’s cover some details that will help you better understand why implants are truly exceptional for not only your appearance but also for your oral health.
About Implant Placement
You might think that placing dental implants into your jawbone is destructive. This is not the case. It is actually beneficial. Before we get to that detail, however, let’s cover the basics. First, you used to have tooth roots occupying that space. Now, you will have implants in there. They will not simply rest within your jaw tissue. They will, instead, bond with your jaw tissue. This is known as osseointegration. It takes months of time because your jaw tissue and the implant will fuse. It’s as close as you can get to having roots again!
About The Benefits
When you lose your teeth, your roots go, too. This becomes highly problematic in many ways. The structure of your smile can change when teeth shift about as a result (this is a natural response to openings). Your jaw may also shrink. Your body will sense that roots are missing. The result? Your body doesn’t think your jaw tissue requires nutrients to support a tooth, so it stops sending them. Your body will then re-absorb that tissue. However, you do still need it! How to stop this from happening? Place dental implants. Your body believes they are roots and will continue protecting your jaw tissue by keeping it strong and healthy.
Preserve Your Jaw With Implants
Learn more about implants and preserving your jaw tissue by seeing our team for a consultation. Schedule the time you need in Rohnert Park, CA by calling Santa Rosa Oral Surgery at 707-584-1630 to schedule your visit today.