There are many different reasons why dental implants have become one of the most popular solutions for addressing tooth loss. Most notably, their unique ability to replace lost teeth roots and their vital functions make them the most comprehensive solution for rebuilding your smile. Also, qualifying for dental implants is nearly as simple as qualifying for any other tooth replacement option. The only difference is that, as biocompatible replacements for lost teeth roots, dental implants may also require a bit preparation, such as ensuring that the foundation of your smile is healthy enough to support the implant posts.
Better periodontal health
Your gums, or periodontal tissues, are essential to your oral health for several important reasons, including the protection of your vulnerable teeth roots. Because of this, the development of severe gum disease is one of the most common factors in adult tooth loss. If this is true in your case, then it’s important to treat the disease and successfully manage it before planning your dental implant treatment. Healthier periodontal tissues will offer better protection for your teeth and support for your implants, as well as help you reduce your risks of experiencing further oral health problems in the future.
Grafting to strengthen your jawbone
While gum disease is one of the most common factors leading up to tooth loss, jawbone erosion is an even more common consequence of it. For patients with gum disease, the erosion of periodontal tissues can also include the erosion of the underlying jawbone structure, which makes the bone structure significantly weaker. This not only increases risks of tooth loss, but could also compromise your dental implants, if it isn’t addressed. However, patients who have lost teeth but don’t have gum disease can also experience jawbone erosion due to the loss of the tooth’s root. Without it, the surrounding jawbone structure receives stimulation, growing weaker over time.
Extraction to remove a compromised tooth
If a tooth hasn’t been lost yet, but needs to be extracted, then it may be best to extract it as soon as possible instead of waiting for it to fall out on its own. This can lower the chances of the compromised tooth impacting the rest of your oral health, yet it also means you should replace the tooth as soon as possible. Planning your tooth extraction and dental implant placement together will lessen the time between losing the tooth and replacing it, helping you enjoy a fuller and healthier smile sooner.
Find out if you’re ready for dental implants
Most people who experience tooth loss can make good candidates for dental implants, though some may require a little help to prepare their smiles first. To learn more, schedule a consultation by calling the Dental Centre of Conroe in Conroe, TX, today at (936) 441-4600.