Can I Have Dental Implants If I Have Gum Disease?
Untreated gum disease can often result in tooth loss. As such, when patients have gum disease, it is common for them to question whether dental implants would be a suitable teeth replacement method for them. Dental Implants Require Healthy Gums To have dental implants, it is necessary and important to have healthy gums. Dental implants […]
After a Dental Implant, Is It Necessary To Have Follow-Up Visits at the Dentist?
Just like any other types of dental work, dental implants will require maintenance. Maintenance is crucial for the longevity of the implant. It also ensures the continued health of the other teeth and the mouth in general. Why Do I Need To Do Follow Up Visits For My Dental Implants The first year after surgery […]
What Should I Do If I Have Dental Implants and Need Radiation Therapy?
If your dental implants have fused with the bone successfully, and you have been getting regular maintenance after the placement of the implant-supported bridge or crown, there is no need to do anything else. The Location of the Cancer Because of advancements in radiation therapy, radiation exposure can now target the actual site of the […]
Adult Baby Teeth Replacement With Dental Implants
There are times when keeping your adult baby teeth can be a better health decision. This is especially so when the tooth and root are structurally sound. Dental implants are meant to be long-term solutions for lost or missing teeth. If you are experiencing loose adult baby teeth, you might be considering dental implants to […]
Braces vs Dental Implants To Close A Gap Left By A Missing Tooth
Having a good, well aligned and balanced bite with your own natural teeth is going to be better than trying to achieve the same with dental implants, or any other man-made prosthesis. In some circumstances, braces are thought to be the most effective approach to close gaps. Metal wires, elastic chains, and other components make […]
What Happens If You Don’t Get Dental Implants and Just Live with the Gap in Your Teeth
If you do not replace your missing tooth with a dental implant, a few things might happen: Shifted Teeth Your teeth were created to hold and support one another. When one goes missing, the others move over time to fill the void. As teeth shift to compensate within your mouth, they may appear crooked. Straight […]
Is It Safe for Someone With Dental Implants to Go for MRI Scans?
The most important factor to consider before going for MRI scans as a person with dental implants is the material of your implants. Medical imaging technicians use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to assist physicians in diagnosing internal health issues affecting the body’s tissues and organs. MRIs are commonly used to look for tumors, check the […]
Are Dental Implants Painful?
The truth is there are many variables that might contribute to whether or not a patient experiences pain when undergoing dental implant surgery. Some examples of these variables are: Subjective pain threshold of the patient Medical health status of the patient Whether or not the planned surgery can be done in a minimally invasive way […]
How Long Do I Have to Wait After Tooth Extraction to Get Dental Implants?
Every patient is different and each case is decided upon on its unique merits and clinical situation. Sometimes you can have an immediate implant placed right after the tooth is extracted. Other times, it is best to wait 3-6 months for the site to heal and regenerate before the implant is placed. Some factors that […]
Are There Any Disadvantages in Going Directly for Immediate Dental Implants?
It really depends on many factors. One thing I cannot stress more importantly is that immediate implants are most definitely not for everyone. Case selection is very important. Immediate implants can only be done in certain situations and are not meant for all. I can describe to you certain situations whereby immediate implants will not […]