Advantages of Dental Implants Dental implants are changing the way people live! With them, people are rediscovering the comfort and confidence to eat, speak, laugh, and enjoy life. The following are some of the benefits of dental implants: Overall quality of life is enhanced with replacement teeth that look, feel and function like natural teeth. If dentures or partials are replaced with implant-supported teeth, the overall enhancement in quality of life is even more significant, with an ability to eat all types of foods, elimination of messy adhesives, and improved speech, comfort and appearance. Preserves integrity of facial structures. By preventing the resorption that would normally occur with the loss of teeth, the facial structures remain intact. This is particularly important when all of the teeth are missing, as the lower one-third of the face collapses if implants are not placed to preserve bone. Better health due to improved nutrition and proper digestion. Adjacent teeth are not compromised to replace missing teeth. Tooth replacement with traditional tooth-supported bridges requires grinding down the teeth adjacent to the missing tooth/teeth, so that the missing tooth can be attached to them. This tooth structure can never be replaced and the long-term health of these teeth can be compromised. Convenience of hygiene. It is much easier to care for an implant-supported crown which can be cleaned like a natural tooth. In comparison, a tooth-supported bridge requires the use of a floss threader for proper cleaning. Elimination of denture adhesives. Since implant supported teeth are securely attached to the implants, there is no need for messy denture adhesives, which are often needed to keep dentures from falling out. The mouth is restored as closely as possible to its natural state. Increased stability and a sense of security that teeth will not fall out when eating, laughing, or sneezing. Restored self esteem and renewed self confidence Improved ability to taste and enjoy food. Wearing an upper denture can prevent some food from being tasted as the roof of the mouth is covered. With implant-supported replacement , it is not necessary to cover the roof of the mouth, so it is possible to enjoy the taste of food.