How Do Dental Implants Stabilise Crowns?


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Before we go into the stabilising effect of dental implants on crowns, it is worth taking a look at what this dental application actually is and what it can achieve.

Dental crowns are metal encasements used to protect teeth that have suffered from a certain extent of dental decay. Our teeth are made out of hard materials that can withstand a great deal of stress and endure exposure to all manner of materials, but even these durable constituents can be worn down by the actions of bacteria.


Our mouths are rich in bacteria at any given time, however regular hygiene and maintenance prevents these bacteria from flourishing. Where a person isn’t looking after their mouth as they should, and is exposing their teeth to sugary foods and the like, then bacteria are given an opportunity to grow quickly and rapidly. These bacteria consume sugary foods and others through a process called fermentation, which releases side products that can slowly wear down the robust materials of your teeth.

Parts of your teeth that have been worn down by the fermenting actions of bacteria will form distinctive areas of decay referred to as cavities. If left to develop, these will compromise teeth to the point where they have to be removed.

Crowns are used in these instances to preserve teeth that are showing signs of decay. By encasing such a tooth in protective materials any further damage and degradation. If a tooth has recovered sufficiently, then a crown can be removed.

Dental implants and crowns

Where a tooth has been severely compromised, a dental implant can be used to support a crown and prevent any unnecessary aggravation or grinding down. By stabilising crowns dental implants make them more functional and reliable, benefits these attachments also confer to dentures.

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