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• | Maintain a meticulous oral hygiene routine: If you didn't have any reason to strictly stick to brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing at least once, you do now. Having implants makes it all the more important to take proper care of your teeth. You may also want to start using interdental brushes (brushes whose bristles are able to slide between teeth to help it clean areas that are typically hard to reach, especially around your implant). |
• | Quit smoking: Smoking has been proven to weaken bone structure, which is not good news for your dental implant. The fact that smoking is also bad for your oral health as it is a risk factor for plenty of dental complications and that it generally is just bad for you should be enough of a reason for you to quit smoking as soon as possible. |
• | Schedule regular appointments with your dentist: Recent news has made a new dental complication come to light, one that's a direct result of dental implants. While peri-implantitis has yet to be fully understood, experts agree that it's always preceded by peri-implant mucositis, which is a much more common condition that's also easy to treat. Early warning signs include red, swollen and even bleeding gums. And, by visiting the dentist regularly, your teeth and mouth are routinely checked for early warning signs of peri-implant mucositis so as to prevent it from progressing to the more serious peri-implantitis. |
• | Stop chewing on hard food: This has to be one of the hardest adjustments to make, especially since most people tend to chew on hard food almost unconsciously. But, since ice and hard stuff can eventually break down the crown and your natural teeth, such a change is necessary and may also be beneficial, even for those who don't have dental implants. |
• | Dentures, which are made from impressions of your mouth, consisting of an acrylic base that is made to sit directly on your gums.The base holds acrylic resin replacement teeth. |
• | Dentures, which are a removable prosthesis, can be made to replace an entire arch of missing teeth, called a full denture, or sections of missing teeth called a partial denture. |
• | Partial dentures also have metal clasps, which anchor on to your natural teeth to provide additional support for your prosthetic teeth. |
• | Modern developments have made them more natural in appearance as well as more comfortable. |
• | They restore the basic functions of your teeth, enabling you to bite, chew, and speak normally. |
• | Your smile is restored, which can give you back your confidence. |
• | They require additional care every night. |
• | They rely on your gums for support, and this tissue was not designed to handle the pressures that are exerted on it by the prosthesis. |
• | Dentures can come loose and rub your gum tissue, which can then result in painful denture sores. |
• | Because your jawbone continues to weaken even though your teeth have been replaced, dentures need to be replaced every few years. |
• | They look and function just like your natural teeth. They also feel completely natural as well. |
• | Eating and speaking are restored. |
• | You get your beautiful smile, and your confidence, back. |
• | Implants are more comfortable than dentures. The posts support your teeth rather than your gums. |
• | They can be brushed and flossed just like your natural teeth. |
• | They are designed to be permanent. |
• | The posts stimulate your jawbone just like the roots of your natural teeth, preserving the integrity of your jawbone. |
• | They often cost more than dentures. |
• | They require surgery for placement. |
• | With surgery, there is a recovery period involved. The length of your recovery depends upon many factors. |
• | If you do not have enough bone mass to support the posts, you may need to undergo a bone graft or sinus lift first. |
When you lose teeth, replacing them is essential for restoring function and aesthetics to your mouth. At Ford Dental Group, we offer dental implants, a widely popular treatment that provides a modern alternative to treatments such as bridges and dentures. This treatment uses titanium posts, which are surgically implanted into your jaw, to support your replacement teeth. Implants offer a significant number of advantages over traditional treatments, including the more natural look and feel, greater comfort, and the fact that implants are permanent. Implants are also the only option that can stop and prevent bone loss in the jaw after you lose your teeth. To be successful, however, implants need to be integrated into the jaw in a process known as osseointegration.What Does Osseointegration Have to do with Dental Implants?![]() Why is Osseointegration Important for Dental Implants?For your jaw to properly fuse to the titanium posts, you first need to have sufficient bone mass remaining in the jaw. Without enough bone mass, there is not enough to provide the necessary stability that implants need. The posts may be loose, or your bone may not fuse to the posts at all. Both of these issues can cause serious complications, including implant failure. ![]() The Benefits of Successful OsseointegrationWhen successful osseointegration is complete, the titanium posts are essentially transformed into stable replacement roots that are then used to hold your ceramic crowns securely in place. The posts mimic the functions of your natural tooth roots and stimulate the jawbone when you chew. This restores the message to your body so that sufficient nutrients are sent. As a result, bone loss in the jaw is halted, and the strength and integrity of your jawbone is preserved. Learn More About Dental Implants
When dental implants are fully, and successfully, integrated into your jawbone, you have a stable support network that works to hold your new teeth securely in place. If you are interested in learning more about dental implants, and finding out if they are the right option for you, call Ford Dental Group today at (714) 409-6161. |
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