Dental Implants are the ONLY tooth replacement option that preserves and stimulates bone levels.
Bone needs stimulation to maintain its form and density. Teeth naturally stimulate bone. Teeth do this by transferring chewing forces to the bone. This force stimulates the bone and keeps the bone healthy. When a tooth is lost, there is no longer transmission of chewing forces to the bone. Therefore, the bone that once supported that tooth immediately starts to disappear. Within the first year of a tooth being lost, there is a thirty percent decrease in the width of the bone and a four-millimeter loss of bone height. This bone loss continues throughout life.
Old fashioned dentures accelerate bone loss.
There is bone loss after the removal of the teeth. There is no stimulation of bone once the teeth are removed. The bone deteriorates and continues deteriorating throughout life. The only way to halt the loss of bone is with the use of dental implants. Dental implants are placed in the jawbone where they mimic natural teeth in form and function. Dental implants transmit chewing forces to the bone and stimulate and preserve bone levels. The most obvious negative aspect is the tremendous loss of bone. However, there are numerous other cosmetic and functional problems associated with complete tooth loss.
The cosmetic negative consequences of bone loss include:
- A decrease in facial height.
- Collapse of the lower lip and the chin.
- Increased wrinkles.
- A rotation of the chin to a greater forward position.
- A decrease in the horizontal angle of the lip that makes the patient look unhappy.
- A loss of muscle tone in the facial muscles.
- The vermillion border of the lip thins due to loss of muscle tone.
- Creation of an “old smile”. The length of the upper lip increases so that fewer teeth show when smiling. This hides the teeth and ages the smile.
Once the bone is gone, it is very difficult to get back.
Prevent Bone Loss with Dental Implants in Pasadena, TX
When a tooth is lost, it’s not just the gap in your smile that’s affected—your jawbone begins to deteriorate due to the lack of stimulation that a natural tooth root provides. Over time, this bone loss can change the shape of your face, impact surrounding teeth, and weaken your oral foundation.
At our Pasadena dental practice, Dr. Michael Nugent specializes in dental implants that do more than restore your smile—they preserve your jawbone. Dental implants act like artificial tooth roots, integrating with your jawbone and stimulating bone growth, just like natural teeth do.
Unlike dentures or bridges that sit on the surface, implants provide structural support that helps prevent premature aging and further dental complications. Dr. Nugent uses advanced 3D imaging and precision-guided placement to ensure the long-term success of your implant—and your smile.
Serving Pasadena, Deer Park, La Porte, and surrounding communities, our practice is committed to offering long-term solutions that protect your oral health. Book a consultation to learn how dental implants can safeguard your bone and your smile.
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