Advantages and disadvantages of dental implants

1. Implant technology is currently the most advanced means of treatment for restoring missing teeth. Compared with previous restoration methods, it has the following advantages: (1) alveolar bone support, stable retention, and basically restores the function of the original natural teeth; (2) does not have a lasting effect on alveolar bone resorption; (3) does not damage the adjacent teeth, avoiding excessive bite force burden on the adjacent teeth; (4) cosmetic effect, dental implant treatment for missing front teeth can achieve the ideal cosmetic effect; (5) long restoration time, as long as there is (5) long restoration time, as long as there is a good osseointegration, it can be used for a long time; (6) can restore the deformity of large tissue loss in the jaw; (7) can solve the problem of difficult restoration of missing teeth at the free end. 2. Dental implants also have shortcomings, mainly the following two: (1) the cost of treatment is more expensive than general dental implants; (2) the treatment period is long, usually four months for maxillary teeth and three months for mandibular teeth. If you want to receive implant restorative treatment, you will have to consult with your dentist and undergo a thorough and systematic examination to confirm your suitability for implant restoration. Also the higher cost of treatment, the uninterrupted and regular follow-up visits (usually once a month) during the year-long treatment period and the strict maintenance of oral hygiene as required should be fully considered before receiving the implant.