You should know that after the extraction of one (or more) tooth(s), it is quite possible to consider the placement of a dental implant, for various reasons. Which ones?
First of all, what is a dental implant? A dental implant is a high-tech replacement tooth that mimics the entire dental structure:a screw made of titanium (acting as the root) or zirconia or polymer, is inserted into the bone (specifically in the maxilla or mandible) and used to support a crown, a bridge or a prosthesis.
Dental implants are the best solution to simulate the look, feel and function of natural teeth. Indeed, dental implants do much more than replace missing teeth:they help maintain and strengthen bone structure, provide the opportunity to chew healthy foods, and give patients the confidence to smile. They also protect existing teeth by helping to preserve bone structure. These implants therefore offer a clear improvement in the general quality of life.
Once a tooth is permanently lost, several things begin to happen which are not immediately visible and which can have a significant negative effect on health and appearance. You should know that the roots of the teeth, in addition to helping to keep them in place, are essential for maintaining the health of the surrounding gums and supporting the bone structures. Bone loss in the jawbone is a significant problem that occurs naturally once a tooth is lost.
Thus, this bone loss can compromise the integrity of nearby tooth roots and the stability of the teeth, and is also a large part of what causes the "sunken" appearance that can be seen in people who have lost several or all of their teeth. This is why patients who wear dentures find that over time they become more and more difficult to fit and keep in place.
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Fortunately, dental implant placement can help generate bone growth in the area around the implant, which not only strengthens the bone and overall support, but can also lessen that sunken appearance.> which can occur due to bone loss in the jaw. This process is known as osseointegration (more specifically, it is the direct structural and functional connection between living bone and the surface of an artificial implant) and is a significant benefit of placing the implant as it may also help prevent future bone loss.
In addition to health reasons, it is just as important for people having dental implants to be able to regain a beautiful smile (and the confidence that comes with it). Whether replacing one tooth or many, implants are a notable solution for restoring and maintaining dental health.
At present, in France, the price of implants is still very high:indeed, its average price is between 1300 and 1500 euros (but some clinics also offer prices ranging from 800 to 2500 euros, or even more).
This price varies according to several elements:the price of the prosthetic act (i.e. the cost of the prosthesis itself, the difficulty of the intervention, the cost of the materials used, etc.), all the techniques used by the dental surgeon, as well as the costs and charges related to the chosen practice.
But there are also other options to have a dental implant at a low cost, such as traveling abroad to perform the procedure. But beware ! In this case, it is advisable to be very careful and to ask for opinions and testimonials. Indeed, there are many foreign clinics that perform operations at low prices but of very poor quality, something to regret bitterly.
