Dental implants serve a similar function to the normal tooth. They are placed surgically in your jawbone, which fuses through osseointegration, forming a new structure that supports the tooth and substitutes the damaged or missing teeth. Titanium has higher durability compared to dentures or bridgework. It doesn’t have any standard bone properties like decay, so it has a long-term fixing effect.

To be eligible for the procedure, you should have the following

1- Your jawbone is fully grown and presents a healthy anatomical structure.
2- You should have an adequate bone structure to secure integration with the implants. Or have the ability to undergo a bone graft.
3- You should have all oral tissues in a healthy condition.
4- You should have no health conditions that are expected to affect bone-titanium integration and bone healing in general.

The improved physical appearance
After performing the procedure, it’s expected to restore the natural appearance of your teeth because the titanium implants are designed to have the same physical configuration as the normal tooth, which helps it fit and become permanent after the full integration.

Improved Speech
The poor array of teeth usually causes difficulties in speaking smoothly. This problem typically occurs because if teeth slip, it forces you to slur or mumbles the words. Dental implants fix this problem permanently and prevent teeth from slipping, which significantly improves your speech.

Better comfort
They are fixed and permanent, so it is considered more comfortable compared to the removable dentures which induce irritability with using.

Improved eating
Because dental implants function exactly like regular teeth, it allows you to have a broader range of food choices without worrying about the pain or the complications. These improvements are a huge advantage compared to dentures which make chewing more difficult.

Better oral health
Dental implanting preserves the rest of the teeth in their regular place, in contrast to bridgework which requires removing one or more teeth. The more number of healthier teeth that remain intact improves the overall oral health. Also, maintaining optimal spaces between teeth allows better accessibility for you to keep your oral hygiene.

Enhanced self-esteem
Restoring your smile helps you to feel better and have more confidence which enhances your overall self-esteem.

Longer durability
If the procedure is successful and the integration is done completely. The implants can last for a lifetime if you give them care consistently.

The reported success rate of dental implants is 90% to 95% over ten year period. Studies showed that the success rate of the lower jaw implants is slightly higher than the upper jaw, with a 95% rate for the lower and 90% for the upper. Although it is considered the treatment of choice for most cases, the probable complications are still the biggest challenge for oral surgeons.
The success of the implantation relies on the completion of the osseointegration process. In this vital process, the jaw bone integrates with artificial titanium. Successful integration secures the essential part of the procedure’s success. Among the expected complications of the surgery are bleeding in the surgery site and infection in the gum tissues. But the most common cause of failure is the lack of osseointegration which leaves the implant sagging dropped after a simple contact while chewing.