Do you have missing teeth? If so, then our team could secure a durable and lifelike replacement option with dental implants! But who qualifies for them, and what does the placement process involve? In today’s blog, your Brooklyn, NY, periodontist and implant expert talks about dental implant qualifications!
The Causes and Dangers of Tooth Loss
We’ll start by talking about tooth loss. When we lose our teeth, even if this is a minor case of tooth loss, this could lead to misalignment, issues eating, and even problem with clear speech. As the body stops sending doses of calcium and phosphorus to the jaw around the missing root, this leads to a break down linked to further tooth loss and an older appearance. To avoid these complications, we can place durable and long-lasting dental implants. But who qualifies for dental implants, and how do we place them?
Qualifications for Dental Implants
When possible, we want to help everyone enjoy tooth replacement. We will first look at the strength of your jaw with advanced imaging technology, such as digital x-rays and CT imaging. We need to make sure your jaw is strong enough to support these new teeth, as these are inserted into the jaw and act as new roots. But your jaw has weakened to the point it can no longer support new roots, then our team could discuss ridge augmentation or a sus lift to provide new structures that can keep your replacement teeth firmly in place. With options like All-On-Four, we could potentially insert new roots without the need for grafting or a sinus lift, as these require less structure to remain in place.
Securing Your New Teeth
Once we have examined your smile and found it implant-ready, or following procedures to strengthen your upper and/or lower jaw, we can move forward with placement. The implant posts will be surgically inserted into the jaw, where they act as new roots and help your jawbone from losing mass and density. When the area heals, or in some cases in the same visit, we can attach an abutment and crown the new root. This completes the visible portion, and allows you to smile with confidence. If you received multiple posts, we can attach a bridge or even a full set of dentures.
If you have any questions about dental implant qualifications, then contact our team today to learn more.
Schedule an Implant Visit with the Team at Brooklyn Periodontics
Our team understands the importance of a full smile, and we can help with implant dentistry. To find out more about the process of tooth replacement or to schedule a consultation, please call Brooklyn Periodontics & Implantology in Brooklyn, NY at (718) 444-3800 today.
