No matter what type of oral health issue you face, there’s an optimal oral health treatment plan designed to maximize your ability to recover from it. When it comes to tooth loss, that treatment plan is often to replace the lost tooth or teeth with an appropriate number of dental implants. However, the specific ways in which your smile benefits from dental implants depends on the specific considerations surrounding your tooth loss. Today, we examine a few common reasons why people choose dental implants, and how the innovative restorations can benefit them given those conditions.
When you have to have a tooth extracted
Tooth extraction is one of the more common ways in which people lose their adult teeth, but the need for extraction can stem from a wide variety of reasons. The most common of which is gum disease, which can leave one or more of your teeth without adequate support and in need of extraction, if they don’t fall out on their own. Because extracting a tooth will have a negative impact on your long-term oral health (i.e., the lost tooth root can lead to diminished jawbone integrity), replacing the tooth with a dental implant is often a priority when planning its extraction.
After you’ve dealt with the cause of your tooth loss
If the reason why you’ve experienced tooth loss or have had a tooth extracted is because of a chronic condition like gum disease, then dealing with your tooth loss will also mean dealing with its underlying cause. For example, seeking treatment to control the progression of your gum disease will be necessary, or it can lead to further tooth loss in the near future. The best way to restore your smile is to eliminate or lessen the threat of further tooth loss by restoring your overall oral health first. Then, you can fully experience the benefits of rebuilding your smile by replacing your lost teeth roots.
If it’s time to replace your current restoration
People who’ve recently experienced tooth loss or extraction aren’t the only ones who can benefit greatly from dental implant placement. If you’ve worn a dental bridge or denture for a while now, there may be a time when you’ll need to have your restoration adjusted or replaced with a new one due to it no longer fitting properly. This offers an excellent opportunity to upgrade your restoration to one supported by an appropriate number of dental implant posts. The support of dental implants will help improve the comfort and stability of your new restoration, as well as its durability as it withstands the pressures of biting and chewing every day.
Learn if you can benefit from dental implants
For most patients who experience tooth loss, need a tooth extracted, or have dealt with tooth loss for a while, dental implants can often be the best solution for rebuilding their smiles. To learn more, or to schedule a consultation, call Santa Rosa Oral Surgery in Santa Rosa, CA, today at 707-545-4625.
