Dentures are a popular and cost-effective way to address lost teeth, but they aren’t the perfect solution. While they are incredibly comfortable and lifelike, they do not keep the jawbone stimulated to prevent bone loss. This means that the jaw will atrophy as the patient wears their dentures until the appliance no longer fits properly and needs to be replaced. Here’s how dental implants can address this issue of bone erosion in the jaw so that the patient can enjoy a beautifully restored smile for decades or even a lifetime.
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