Are you looking for a safe way to replace missing teeth? It’s possible with dental implants
To find out more about dental implants, we put some questions to Dr. Stéphane Signorini, a dental surgeon and expert in oral medicine.
What is a dental implant? A dental implant is an artificial, biocompatible root made of titanium or zircon. It is used to replace the root of a missing tooth and serves as an anchor point for a dental prosthesis or ceramic crown. Solutions vary from one patient to another, depending on whether one or more teeth is being replaced. A good practitioner should be able to come up with a plan best adapted to each patient, to give the optimal result in terms of both aesthetics and durability. A dental implant means the new tooth has the appearance and effectiveness of a healthy natural one. What are the benefits of dental implants? Dental implants are a permanent solution that enable the safe, long-term replacement of one or more teeth without affecting the healthy neighbouring natural teeth. They give an excellent result that is both aesthetic and functional. Also, because they provide a stable base for the new teeth, you can talk and chew with ease. Dental implants are an extremely safe solution and long-term studies show very high success rates. In some cases, for example, they help stabilise a removable prosthesis that won’t stay in place. What should our readers bear in mind? A dental implant is the best solution for replacing missing teeth without affecting the remaining teeth and gives results that are both attractive to look at, comfortable and durable in the long term. However, as with natural teeth, rigorous hygiene and regular check-ups are necessary to keep dental implants in peak condition. Using the services of a hygienist once or twice a year is highly recommended. If you have any further questions about dental implants you can contact Dr. Signorini's office on 021 801 27 68. The company is located at 9 Place Charles-Dufour in Morges.