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Roots Hold Crowns
The crowns of your natural teeth are held in place by roots. Roots not only secure your crowns, they also help keep your jaws healthy by maintaining healthy bone. Without the presence of tooth roots (or implants), bone levels will decrease due to disuse atrophy.
Implants Hold a Prosthesis (Crown, Bridge or Denture):
The prosthesis is held in place by implants, which are usually made of titanium. Because this metal is well accepted by the body, titanium implants rarely cause reactions. Like the roots of natural teeth, implants also maintain healthy bone. Without the presence of tooth roots (or implants), bone levels will decrease due to disuse atrophy.