The American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) reported that more than 36 million Americans are toothless, while 120 million lost at least one tooth. Edentulism, also referred to as toothlessness, is the condition of lacking all or a few of the natural teeth. According to ACP, edentulism affects the most vulnerable members of the population – the aging and those economically disadvantaged. The ratio of edentulous old people is two to one, where around 23 million are wholly edentulous, and about 12 million are only edentulous in one arch. In the next 15 years, the number of partially edentulous American adults is expected to continue rising to more than 200 million. Tooth loss can damage on a person’s oral cavity, affects the activities involving the tooth, and leads to psychological consequences. Teeth are essential in food digestion as they serve to cut, grind, and chew food. They also allow for proper sound pronunciation along with the tongue and lips, maintain the vertical dimension of the occlusion, provide a fuller and more aesthetically pleasing look by supporting the lips and cheeks, and preserve the height of the alveolar ridge. When teeth are lost, an individual can experience trouble eating and speaking, changes in his or her facial feature, significant shift in diet, diseases like diabetes, heart diseases, and cancers. Tooth loss also leads to self-consciousness, anxiety, and social embarrassment. According to the survey finding of the American General Dentistry (AGD), more than 50 percent of individuals with missing tooth take part in less social involvement. But, missing a tooth or teeth need not be a long-term worry of individuals as Dentistry has provided options to resolve the dental problem. Edentulous individuals can subscribe to dentures, bridges, crowns, or dental implants. Among these procedures, dentists recommend dental implants for their durability, stability, compatibility with the body, painless process, and aesthetic advantage compared to other treatments available. Dental implants, also known as endosseous implant or fixture, are a replacement and artificial tooth root often made from titanium and cylindrical. The implants are screwed into the jaw, serving as the foundation for a replacement tooth or bridge. The implants then fuse with the natural bone and are expected to last 25 years or a lifetime with proper care. The American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) registered a 98 percent success rate of dental implants based on research. In the United States, three million individuals have implants which increase by 500,000 annually. At Hawaii Family Dental, we provide dental implant treatments in our 11 locations all over Hawaii. Because we are the only dental office to have all specialties, coordination with your dentist and periodontist is more comfortable and more convenient. Our dentists and periodontists who are specialized in the placement of dental implants are the most trusted and recommended dental practitioners in Hawaii. They have been recognized as the “Best Dentist” in Hawaii by Honolulu Magazine for four consecutive years. Call us now at 808-748-4985 to restore the function and aesthetic of your teeth.
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