Do Implants Feel Like Real Teeth?

Why Dental Implants Feel So Natural

The implant itself sits inside the jawbone. Over time the bone grows around the implant. Holds the implant firmly in place. This process is called osseointegration. It is a major reason why Dental Implants do not feel loose or shift like some removable teeth do.

Once the crown is attached the crown usually feels stable when you bite. The crown does not have a clasp that moves. Nothing needs to be removed from the implant at night. The crown simply stays with the implant.

What You Can Feel With An Implant

A natural tooth has nerves that let you sense pressure, temperature and pain. The implant does not have that nerve connection. You still feel pressure through the tissues around the implant. The sensation is not quite like biting with a natural tooth.

• The implant feels firm when you chew, which is likely the change from a removable tooth.

• The temperature feels different because the implant does not contain a living nerve.

• The implant feels a little odd at first especially while the crown and surrounding tissues settle into their routine.

You Still Need To Look After It

The implant may feel like a tooth but the implant still needs proper cleaning. Plaque around the gum can cause inflammation. Eventually affect the tissues that support the implant.

So keep brushing and clean around the implant carefully. The dentist may also show you a cleaning method based on where the implant sits.

Do Implants Ever Feel Completely Normal?

For people yes. Completely identical to a tooth? No. Completely normal in life? That is a better description.

That is usually the goal. You do not want the replacement tooth demanding attention all day.

Honestly I think that is where the implant has an advantage. When the implant is planned properly and the crown fits well the implant tends to get out of your way. You stop noticing the thing that was once impossible to ignore.

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