The benefits of dental implants and many frequently asked questions.

You have the right to a complete smile, even if it means utilizing prosthetic teeth like dental implants. You shouldn’t delay solving the issue if you have a missing tooth, multiple absent teeth, or severe tooth damage. Consult our dental expert to determine if dental implants could be your solution. Once you’ve fitted your dental implants, you’ll feel as if everything is back to how it was aesthetically and functionally. Let’s delve deeper into the advantages of dental implants.

What are dental implants?

First, understanding this treatment can make it easier to see why many patients choose to undergo dental implants over bridges and dentures. Dr. Cheng Zhu best describes dental implants as a screw or framework that is surgically placed into the jawbone and can act as an anchor for a replacement tooth or bridge. The implant is usually made of titanium, a strong and durable material that easily fuses with the bone tissue in your jaw. This fusion process, known as osseointegration, provides a stable and long-lasting foundation for the fake tooth or teeth to be attached.

What are the benefits of dental implants?

There are several reasons why patients love dental implants, and below are just a few advantages they provide:

Dental implants are often included in dental plans for full mouth restoration, being used as an anchor for full dentures to eliminate messy denture adhesives and ill-fitted appliances.
Dental implants ensure better periodontal health as our patients can brush and floss their teeth as usual, with no specific care or attention given to the restoration.
Dental implants protect against jawbone degradation as they allow for osseointegration, or the growth of bone around the implant itself.
Dental implants protect against more damage to the surrounding teeth, and in the same way, dental bridges require the removal of natural tooth enamel from adjacent teeth to put them in place.
Dental implants look like natural teeth, ensuring successful integration and an attractive appearance.
Dental implants offer an improved and enhanced quality of life. Patients can go about their days without worrying about removable appliances or improper fit and function of traditional full dentures.
Dental implants do not irritate the gum line as dentures can.
Dental implants function like a natural smile, causing many patients to forget they have them in place!

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Who can I reach in the Pleasant Hill, California, area to ask about dental implants?

Dental implants are a great way to achieve a beautiful, healthy smile. Allow Dr. Cheng Zhu and his team at Pleasant Hill Dental to evaluate you and discuss your candidacy for implants and other dental restorations available. His state-of-the-art dental office is located at 1894 Contra Costa Boulevard and can be reached by dialing (925) 693-7077.