Although dental implants may cost a little more than traditional dentures, patients should consider getting them if they feel they need them.
According to an article in the Costa Rica News, dental implants can help to maintain the integrity of the jaw bone, because they mimic the stimulation that would normally be caused by chewing.
Furthermore, they can help patients to look younger because they prevent the bone loss that makes facial features look slack.
The article also pointed out that dental implants are better than dentures as they do not impair speech and will not fall out, plus they typically last 20 years or longer.
“While the investment may be slightly higher than that of traditional dental care, dental implants are well worth it in the long run,” it concluded.
Earlier this month, it was revealed that scientists are studying the jaw of the lizard-like tuatara in order to better understand the human biology of the mouth and jaw.
