Are You A Candidate For Dental Implants?

Are You A Candidate For Dental Implants?

You're an ideal candidate for a dental implant if:

• You're in good general and oral health.
• Implants can be supported if there is enough bone.
• Periodontal disease is not an issue if your gum tissue are healthy.

Dental implants are intimately connected with the soft tissues (i.e., gums) and underlying hard tissues (i.e., bone) in the mouth. Periodontists are experts in both hard and soft tissues and have three years of additional training. This gives them the perfect combination of knowledge and experience to ensure that your dental implant solution looks and feels just like your natural teeth.

What is a Dental Implant?

A dental implant is a small, titanium post (screw) that is surgically placed within your jawbone beneath your gum line. The post will fuse to your jawbone and provide a solid foundation for tooth restoration.

Dental implant posts are a substitute for the root of your tooth. Not only does it fuse with your bone like a root, but it also stimulates and preserves your bone structure.

On top of a dental implant post sits a restoration. A restoration is typically a crown that replaces one tooth. But dental implants can also support multiple missing teeth with a bridge and even secure dentures.

Dental implants have been widely regarded as the best option to permanently replace missing teeth.

So, which type of dental implant is best for you?

Below are the pros and cons for each of the different kinds of dental implant.