Initially, it may not seem all that serious to leave the tooth’s space unfilled, but, as time passes, major changes can take place.
Main advantages of treatment with implants

Esthetics
Implants, beyond looking more like natural teeth, help stop the process of bone resorption, which happens when the patient loses a full tooth (crown and root) and which can change the appearance of the face.
Durability
Implants are a solution designed to last a lifetime, particularly when combined with prosthetic components by the same brand as the implant (originals).
Conservation of the natural teeth
In the conventional technique, the teeth adjacent to the teeth lost have to be filed down to be used as anchors for a bridge. But dental implants generally eliminate the need to interfere with healthy teeth.
Preservation of the bone structure
The implants transmit the force of chewing to the jaw bone, thus helping to conserve it. In the case of partial prostheses or conventional bridges, the bone gradually suffers resorption, which, as described above, can change your facial expression.
Preservation of the palate
Covering areas of oral mucosa with removable prostheses interferes with the palate. This does not happen in the case of implants, which are more comfortable and can avoid the need to use removable prostheses.
Maintaining quality of chewing
Dental prostheses supported by implants improve chewing efficiency and effectiveness in addition to improving the patient’s nutrition.
To make it easier to understand the stages involved in implant treatment, let us break it down into five steps. All of the steps require the support and work of your dental professional.
FIVE STEPS TO IMPLANT TREATMENT

Diagnosis
Your dentist must evaluate your case from the clinical history, analysis of the oral scenario and with additional examinations deemed necessary. It is important to evaluate each case to find the best solution.
Placing of the implant
Your dental professional will place one or more implants surgically. Depending on your circumstances, they will assess whether to restore the tooth immediately or not.
Healing
The stitches are generally removed around ten days after surgery. Based on your medical circumstances, your dental professional will assess how much time will be required for healing, which may vary from six weeks to several months.
Restoration
Once scarring is complete, your dental professional will assess the best way to restore your tooth. This depends on the anatomical characteristics of the bone bed, where the implant will be placed. The tooth may be restored on the day of surgery (immediate loading) or after a period of bone regeneration. This stage requires modeling and the production of a model of your mouth, so the laboratory can create your prosthesis. To guarantee success, it may be necessary to conduct one or more trials before finalizing the treatment.