In major league baseball, a good batting average is .300 or higher, meaning that if a batter can get on base at least 30 percent of the time, they are successful at their job. When it comes to battling advanced cancer, new breakthroughs in treatment continue to significantly increase the odds of survival, but in some situations, treatment can still come with a 50 percent chance or less of beating the disease. And that’s considered good odds in certain cases!
These numbers make the success rate of dental implants that much more staggering. Overall, more than 90 percent of dental implants are successful, even 10 years after they’ve been placed. But how do these tooth replacements achieve this incredibly impressive statistic? Here are just a few of the reasons.
Your Dentist Performs a Thorough Examination Before Treatment.
Prior to starting dental implant treatment, you must meet with your dentist for a consultation. During this appointment, they look closely at your mouth for any signs of infection that could interfere with your implants.
They also take highly detailed X-rays with a 3D cone beam scanner, which shows not just jawbone and teeth but also blood vessels, and other oral structures. This image helps your dentist plan the placement procedure with fewer complications as well as make sure you have sufficient jawbone tissue to successfully support implants.
Implants Replace the Whole Tooth Structure.
Traditional dentures and bridges may seem to replace teeth, but they only handle the crown or structure above the gum surface. Meanwhile, the jawbone slowly deteriorates from the lack of stimulation. Implants go deeper and replace the root as well, which is essential for many, many reasons.
With posts substituting for roots, the jawbone remains strong and envelops the prosthetic teeth just like natural ones. As a result, these replacement teeth feel and look like the real thing, and the bite retains more of its original strength, allowing for a wider, more balanced diet.
Implants Are Easy to Maintain.
Humans can be lazy, and they often prefer to take the easier path. When it comes to taking care of tooth replacements in the long term, dental implants are simple to maintain. They require the same maintenance as natural teeth. In other words, they just need daily brushing and flossing and regular visits to the dentist. If dental implants came with difficult care instructions, you could safely bet that fewer people would make the effort, and the success rate wouldn’t be as high as it is.
Not everything or everyone can achieve the kinds of statistics that dental implants can; however, because of their success, you can choose to get dental implants with confidence. You and your dentist can enter treatment knowing that the odds are in your favor.
About the Practice
At Lake Nona Dental Group, our six dentists have undergone years to advanced training and continuing education beyond dental school to offer complex services like dental implants. In fact, we can perform every step of the process in-house, and we take advantage of 3D cone beam technology to ensure success for our patients. If you would like to schedule a consultation to discuss dental implants, you may contact our Orlando or St. Cloud office here.
