What are the benefits of dental implants? The implant made of titanium or zirconium oxide, biocompatible materials, replaces the root of a missing tooth, creating stability. This post is then covered with a dental crown, usually porcelain, mimicking natural teeth. Dental implants have a much longer life span than conventional bridges. Implants also keep the jawbone from shrinking due to bone loss which is a consequence of missing teeth. They help preserve the health of surrounding bone and gum, and help keep adjacent teeth stable. You will be able to chew anything you want. 

Cost you ask? Implants are the most expensive restorative procedure, but they last much longer then bridges, partials, and dentures, which means, in the long term, you are actually saving.

A few benefits of an implant would be: