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Broken, damaged, decaying and missing teeth are troublesome for individuals for several reasons. Imperfect smiles can greatly hamper ones self-esteem—missing teeth can make us self conscious and may lead to a change in social behavior. But a more pressing factor that concerns those with missing teeth is food intake. Missing teeth and imperfect dental prosthetics such as removable dentures can drastically change the way an individual eats. If men and women are not getting the nutrition they need from their meals, this can lead to additional health issues down the line. This is where dental implants can help.

Many patients wonder how dental implants will affect their diet. The short answer is: they won’t. Implants are remarkably strong, and unlike removable dentures, they stay put. Once implants are fully healed, patients can eat and enjoy whatever they wish. Everything from apples, to toffee to deep-fried favorites is fair game. Want to know why?

The components of the implant system are designed for strength. For example, the implant components are manufactured from a biocompatible titanium alloy, which offers a yield strength 65 percent higher than the strongest grade of commercially pure titanium. Titanium alloy is not only strong, but the metal is unique in that it is compatible with bone. Titanium alloy has proven to be successful because it fuses so completely with naturally growing bone. This is what provides patients with long-term, stable support.

The maximum bite force of a traditional denture ranges from 5 to 50 pounds. For denture wearers, this means having the ability to once again eat any food. Almost one-third of denture wearers are able to eat only soft or mashed foods, and 50 percent avoid many foods they once ate because they don’t want to deal with the aggravation and embarrassment caused by removable dentures.

Patients with implant-supported restorations may increase their bite force by 85 percent within two months of completing the dental implant treatment, and by 300 percent after three years. Implant-supported crowns, dentures and bridges not only provide patients the look of naturally growing teeth, but they also provide the function.