Dr. Hoop, DDS - We Make You Smile - Ft Myers & Naples Dental Treatment Center

Facts about dental implants ...

Contemporary dental implant dentistry has been practiced in the United States since the mid 1980s.

Contemporary dental implant restorations have a success rate of better than 90%.

Most people with missing teeth can be candidates for dental implant treatment.

Teeth supported by dental implants can have many times the chewing force compared to full dentures.

The use of dental implants to support replacement teeth offers many advantages compared to traditional full or partial dentures.

Dental implants can...

»	Stabilize loose ill-fitting dentures or partial dentures

»	Increase chewing efficiency and increase the ability to eat more solid foods

»	Improve confidence and quality of life

»	Help eliminate denture sore spots and the discomfort associated with full or partial dentures

»	Provide firm support for artificial teeth similar to the roots of natural teeth

»	Improve the enjoyment of eating meals

»	Improve confidence about one's appearance and smile

»	Eliminate the need for denture adhesives

»	Increase the stability and retention of artificial teeth

»	Reduce the size of removable full or partial dentures

»	Eliminate the annoying clicking sound sometimes heard with full dentures

»	Help maintain the size and shape of the jawbones (while dentures are typically associated with progressive bone resorption)