Are you ready to receive a dental implant and address tooth loss? If you have let a missing tooth go unaddressed, failing to respond to the problem can end up complicating your candidacy. If you think tooth loss is merely a problem that concerns your smile, you should know that there are also oral health issues you need to contend with. One particular issue that can affect your candidacy for implants is the deterioration of your jawbone, which happens over time. This occurs because a lack of stimulation from your tooth root leads to a lack of nutrients being delivered to the bone. If this occurs, or if you have unaddressed issues with gum disease, you can require work in advance of receiving your implant.
Addressing The Effects And Causes Of Tooth Loss
If you have left the problem of a missing tooth alone, you could be ignoring issues that must be addressed before you move forward with receiving an implant. If you lost a tooth – or multiple teeth – thanks to gum disease, your condition may have left you in poor shape to receive an implant. You might also have your candidacy affected because of jawbone resorption. This occurs when you lose stimulation from a tooth’s root, which is responsible for sustaining adequate blood flow to your jaw.
What You Can Look Forward To From An Implant-Supported Restoration
An implant-supported dental restoration will protect you against jawbone resorption. You also have the sturdiness of the implant holding your prosthetic tooth. Its presence even helps limit the movement of neighboring teeth. Implants are used to support single-tooth restorations, or for holding prosthetics meant to replace multiple teeth.
Talk To Dr. Okoniewski If You Are Interested In Receiving A Dental Implant
Are you ready to receive a dental implant, and address tooth loss? If you are, then you should reach out to Dr. Okoniewski at Advanced Dental Concepts. You can receive a consultation that determines if you are a good candidate for implant receipt, or if you need to have work done to adequately prepare you to move forward with implant placement. To learn more about what sets us apart from the others, or to schedule an appointment or initial consultation, call Advanced Dental Concepts in Auburn Hills, MI today at (248) 852-1820.
