Anyone who has worn dentures knows just how bad they can be. Being foreign to the mouth, dentures can irritate the gums and cause pain. They have a tendency to wobble or slip while you are talking, eating or laughing.
What’s more, dentures won't prevent the jawbone from shrinking which normally occurs when teeth are lost. This changes a person's appearance and can greatly affect one's social life.
With dental implants (artificial teeth which are anchored to the jawbone with tiny screws), these problems are eliminated. You can eat anything, speak better and look great.
Unlike dentures, dental implants look and feel like real teeth. They also prevent the erosion of the jawbone, making them a viable alternative to dentures.
"Many people have periodontal disease - the reason why they have missing teeth. Compounding the problem is the fact that very few people have access to quality dental care because of a severe lack of dentists in many parts of the world,” according to Dr. Joseph D. Lim, a member of the Philippine Dental Association, former associate dean and presently a faculty of the University of the East College of Dentistry in Manila, and honorary fellow/member of the Asian Oral Implant Academy and the Japan College of Oral Implantologists.
“These 'dental cripples' cannot tolerate dentures because they are uncomfortable and inconvenient, Dental implants can help these people lead normal lives again just as they have helped over a million people worldwide," he added.
Indeed, dental implants have made life better for many people thanks to the services that implantologists like Lim provide.
"These people are doing a good job in advancing this new technology and changing the face of dentistry. I have learned a lot from them and my patients will certain benefit from this as well," said Dr. Ana Maria A. Lorenzana, former president of the Olongapo Dental Society in Manila.
"I look forward to the day when oral implantology will be included in the curriculum of dental schools here. Wecannot ignore advances in dentistry," added Dr. Oscar B. Villaluz, former dean of Southwestern University in Cebu City, Philippines.
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