What are the effects of dental implants?

None: If dental implants are placed well with proper technique and integration with the bone takes place, then there are virtually no side affects.

Bone stabalization: Dental implants keep the jaw bone from deteriorating away after a tooth is pulled. Dentists can anchor teeth to them individually or a full set of teeth to a series of them. Sometimes people who wish to have an implant placed to replace a tooth they lost years ago can not do so without augmenting the jaw bones height and/or width to allow for implant placement.

Great way...: To replace missing or lost teeth.

Better function.: Better function and appearance. They are a wonderful treatment option fo missing teeth.

Titanium allergies: While rare, titanium "sensitivities" have been well documented with medical and dental implants. Alternative choices are zirconium implants, tatalum implants or no implants!

Replace lost teeth: The primary side effect of dental implant(s) is to replace missing a tooth (teeth). While there are the obvious issues that are associated with any surgery, in regards to implant surgery and restorative treatment, the soreness, swelling (if any) and inconvenience are minimal. In the end, your missing tooth/teeth are replaced and your quality of life is improved!

None None: In good conditions, no side effects....