Double Tooth Implant
Dental implants are one of the most stable and natural-looking ways to replace one or more missing teeth! Implants can be used to support an individual crown, a partial denture, or even a full arch of dentures on one or both arches. One dental implant can support two implant crowns in one area of the mouth. If a patient needs a full implant-supported denture, four to six implants may be placed throughout the full arch. Dental implants have a success rate of over 95% and have the ability to last a lifetime with proper care and maintenance.
What is a dental implant?
A dental implant is a titanium post that is surgically placed into the jawbone and acts as an artificial tooth root to support an implant restoration. Dental restorations that sit above the gum tissue actually contribute to bone deterioration. The jawbone needs stimulation for regeneration which is provided by tooth roots and dental implants alike! Without stimulation from roots or implants, the bone can begin to deteriorate and with other traditional restorations, can cause them to become ill-fitting and actually lead to the loss of surrounding teeth.
Replacing missing teeth not only helps ensure the health and integrity of your remaining natural teeth, but also contributes to your jaw bone and overall health.
Options For Dental Implants
There are a number of factors that you and your doctor will take into consideration when determining if dental implants are right for you. Your overall health, your bone mass, and the health of your gum tissue are all crucial to the success of your implants! A patient with underlying health issues may not have the ability to heal after implant surgery so they may not be a candidate for dental implants at all. Additionally, bone structure will be evaluated to make sure that there is enough mass to support the implant. In the event that the patient does not have enough bone structure, they may need to have a bone graft before the implants can be placed.
Patients with periodontal disease will need to have their gum tissue treated and the infection cleared before implants can be placed. Periodontal disease may be able to be eradicated with a simple deep cleaning in your dental office, more severe cases may need to be treated in a periodontist.
Depending on your bone density and the number of teeth you need replaced, your doctor may be able to use one implant to support two teeth. An implant-supported denture may utilize four to six or even eight implants onto which a denture is secured. This type of denture can be permanent or removable.
Regardless of how many teeth you need to have replaced, dental implants are one of the best options available. Dental implants do require an extensive amount of healing time so it is important for you to understand the full depth of treatment before determining if it is the path you want to take. Your dentist will evaluate your mouth before sending you to an implant specialist for a consultation to decide if implants are the best treatment for you. If you think you want dental implants to replace one or more missing teeth, speak with your dentist to review your options.