Advantages of dental implants

• Implants are extremely natural looking
• Fusion of the implants into your jaw make them very stable and comfortable compared to traditional dentures
• They last a lifetime

Disadvantages of dental implants

• Implants are expensive and a major financial investment
• The process of getting implants can be time consuming and requires multiple visits to the dentist
• There is a chance the surgery fails (roughly 5% of the time)

Types of implants

 Your dentist will be able to tell you which of the three types of implants is right for you:

• Root form implant: This is the most common type of implant where the screw is shaped like the root of a tooth.
• Plate Form Implant: A plate form implant has a flat and long shape and is better suited for a narrow jawbone.
• Subperiosteal Implants: In some cases where there is not enough bone width or height for the root form or plate form implant, a subperiosteal implant may be prescribed. This type of implant is designed to sit on top of the bone, but under the gums.