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When will you need implants?

Have you ever had this problem with your conventional denture?

• To replace one or more teeth without affecting bordering teeth.
• To replace a single tooth, so that grinding down or altering adjacent teeth is no longer necessary.
• To support a bridge and eliminate the need for a removable partial denture.
• To provide support for a denture, making it more secure and comfortable.
• To increase the support and stability of full upper or lower denture.
• To enhance chewing comfort.
• To increase confidence while smiling, talking and eating.
• To improve your overall psychological health.
• To have a positive effect on pronounciation and the sensation of tastes with the stable teeth.
• To increase more positive aesthetic effect on the facial expression

There are several situations where dental implants may be considered. Depending on your specific condition and the type of Implant chosen, your periodontist will create a treatment plan tailored to meet your needs. Click for more information about treatment options described below.

            (1) Replacing a Single Tooth with a Dental Implant (link) – If you are missing a single tooth, one implant and crown can replace it. A dental implant replaces both the lost natural tooth and its root.
            (2) Replacing Multiple Teeth with Dental Implants (link) – If you are missing several teeth, implant-supported bridges can replace them. Dental implants will replace both your lost natural teeth some of roots.
            (3) Replacing Full upper or Lower Jaw with Dental Implants (link) - If you are missing all of your teeth, an implant-supported full bridge of full denture can replace them. Dental implants will replace both your lost natural teeth and some of roots.

Replacing a Single Tooth with a Dental Implant

         If you have lost a tooth due to an accident or from periodontal disease, that one tooth can be replaced using a dental implant.

         A dental implant is an excellent way of replacing a single tooth without the disadvantages of a fixed bridge or removable dentures. It is the ideal treatment for a missing tooth because it does not affect your adjacent teeth. That means no grinding or crowning of your natural teeth for bridges, and no clasps for removable partial dentures.

         Your teeth stimulate the surrounding bone with each bite. This preserves the integrity of the bone. When a tooth is lost, the bone is not stimulated and begins to shrink away. A dental implant keeps this bone intact and can prevent both bone loss and gum tissue shrinkage. In addition, because a dental implant replaces the root structure, the jawbone is better preserved. A dental implant is also much easier to clean as compared to a bridge. And unlike a bridge, an implant can not be affected by cavities.

         A dental implant both looks and functions like a natural tooth, while having several advantages over other types of tooth replacement. If you are missing a single tooth, a dental implant is the most natural looking way to replace it.

         The most common method for replacing a single missing tooth is with a fixed bridge that is cemented to the teeth on either side of a missing tooth. With all fixed bridges the teeth adjacent to the space must be reduced to properly hold the bridge. The most conservative bridge is a Resin-Bonded Bridge (RBB), sometimes called a Maryland bridge. the resin-Bonded Bridge offers the advantage of minimal reduction of adjacent teeth to support the missing tooth. This type of bridge can only be used under certain circumstances.

         A conventional bridge requires that the teeth on either side of the space be reduced in size to take room for crown which is then cemented onto the prepared teeth. The artificial replacement tooth is attached to these crowns prior to cementation. When properly maintained, the resin bonded bridge and the conventional bridge can last many years.

         Implants can be considered to replace a single tooth. Often when the teeth on either side of the space are in good health, an implant may be the most conservative means of replacing the missing teeth because the adjacent teeth do not have to be reduced.


The Treatment Steps

         1. The first step is the placement of the titanium implant. The implant will remain covered underneath the gum for approximately 3 to 6 months. During this time, the implant should fuse to the bone.

         2. The second step of procedure involves uncovering the implant and attaching a post. This completes the foundation on which your new tooth will be placed. In some instances, the implant dentist may decide to place the post at the time of the initial surgery.

         3. The final step is the placement of your new tooth by your dentist. With techniques that ensure optimal size, shape, color and fit, this replacement tooth should blend with your remaining teeth.

Replacing Multiple Teeth with Dental Implants

         As we age, a greater effort is required in the maintenance of our appearance. While we may force ourselves to a strict diet and exercise, many times our teeth are forgotten. Teeth are prone to deterioration after many years of use. They get worn down, chipped/cracked, and eventually they can be lost due to physical injury or prolonged tooth decay and deterioration. Having many missing teeth is detrimental to the health and replacing these teeth is very important.

         When two or three adjacent teeth are missing, a bridge may be the treatment of choice depending on the condition of the teeth next to the space and the bone supporting these teeth. The more missing teeth to be replaced, the greater the force that is placed on the remaining teeth which support the artificial teeth.

         spreads the force to the adjacent teeth as well as to the underlying bone and gum tissue. A removable partial denture is less expensive than a conventional bridge. However, a partial denture is more bulky and less stable than a bridge and often times metal clasps will be seen when smiling. In some cases, the partial denture may cause deterioration of the natural teeth due to excessive forces.

         When an implant is placed in the space where the teeth are missing, it can help by absorbing some of the load created by chewing forces and therefore make it eassier for the adjacent natural teeth to withstand the forces. When an implant is placed in the space where the teeth are missing, a bridge may be considered instead of a removable partial denture.

The Treatment Steps

1. The first step is the placement of the titanium implants to replace lost teeth. These implants will remain covered underneath the gum for approximately 3 to 6 months. During this time, the implant should fuse to the bone.

2. The second step of procedure involves uncovering the implant and attaching a post to each implant. This completes the foundation on which your teeth will be placed. In some instances, the implant dentist may decide to place the posts at the time of surgery.

3. The final step is the placement of your new teeth by your dentist. With techniques that ensure optimal size, shape, color and fit, your replacement teeth should blend with your remaining natural teeth.

         Dentures will fit more securely and comfortably with an overdenture implant. This will minimize any discomfort and movement (slipping) that is common with normal dentures. Many older adults are turning towards dental implant supported dentures for their greater comfort and confidence with dentures. Many people are often able to eat the foods they couldn’t with their old dentures.

         Multiple teeth implants are a great way to add confidence to your smile with a truly snug fitting denture or getting rid of that ill-fitting partial denture.

Replacing Full upper or Lower Jaw with Dental Implants

         The conventional method of replacing all the teeth in a jaw is with a complete denture. If the jaw bone does not provide sufficient support, sometimes surgical procedures can be done to improve support and retention for the complete denture. These surgical procedures can include moving the position of muscle attachments or placing bone grafts.

         A complete denture rests on the gums. In the upper jaw it also rests on the roof of the mouth. In addition to chewing forces being spread over a larger area, forces that might tend to dislodge the denture are offset by a suction which forms between it and the roof of the mouth. This suction helps to keep the denture in place. Most people are able to adapt reasonably well to an upper complete denture. However, a lower complete denture is considerably more difficult to wear. The forces are applied over a smaller area and due to the movements of the tongue suction usually can not be developed.

         The constant pressure on the gums under the dentures can cause slow changes in the underlying bone which result in the dentures losing their fit. For this reason complete dentures should be professionally examined at regular intervals, and when the tissues show sufficient change, the dentures should be relined, rebased, or remade, depending on the specific conditions. When improperly fitted dentures continue to be worn, the pressure may result in excessive bone loss. Eventually, so much bone loss can occur that a well fitting complete denture can not longer be made. Under these circumstances, implants may be the treatment of choice.

         Implants May be placed at selected sites to help retain a denture. The implants can be connected by a bar or left standing slong to give the denture the added retention required. In selected cases it may also be possible to attach a permanent bridge to these implants.

The Treatment Steps :

1. The first step is the placement of the titanium implants to replace lost teeth. These implants will remain covered underneath the gum for approximately 3 to 6 months. During this time, the implant should fuse to the bone.

2. The second step of procedure involves uncovering the implant and attaching a post to each implant. This completes the foundation on which your teeth will be placed. In some instances, the implant dentist may decide to place the posts at the time of surgery.

3. The final step is the placement of your new teeth by your dentist. With techniques that ensure optimal size, shape, color and fit, your replacement teeth should blend with your facial characteristics while providing support needed for natural appearance.

Removable option:
1. The first step is the placement of the titanium implants to replace lost teeth. These implants will remain covered underneath the gum for approximately 3 to 6 months. During this time, the implant should fuse to the bone.

2. The second step of procedure involves uncovering the implant and attaching a post to each implant. In some instances, the implant dentist may decide to place the posts at the time of surgery.

3. The final step is the placement of your new teeth by your dentist. First a bar or other attachment will be affixed to the posts, completing the foundation on which your removable restoration will be placed. With techniques that ensure optimal size, shape, color and fit, this removable restoration will blend with your facial characteristics, while providing support needed for natural appearance.

Summary
         If you are missing a single tooth or multiple teeth, dental implants are the way to go. They are the most natural looking way to replace missing teeth. Dental implants help maintain the integrity of the jawbone and prevent deterioration of the bone that can take place with missing teeth. It’s important to replace missing teeth as soon as possible for the full function of chewing and for a healthy, happy smile.