Who is a Candidate? It can be difficult to suffer through tooth loss and widespread decay, particularly when dealing with the progressive nature of periodontal disease. Whether it's the self-conscious way we feel looking at ourselves in the mirror or the way people judge our appearance, it is difficult to get through the day with gaps in our smiles. Making the decision to get dental implants is hard enough, but then to find out we are not a good candidate because we do not meet the criteria is even harder to accept.With missing one tooth, the outward appearance of the patient's face does not change very much; however, with widespread tooth loss, it becomes obvious something is wrong. The cheeks and lips both sag because there is nothing behind them to give them support. With dental implants, this support is restored with a permanent artificial tooth solution. As mentioned above, however, there are specific factors which can make patients not a good candidate for the procedure. This is but one reason why patients should come in to Implant & Periodontics Solutions for an evaluation. We will collect a full medical history and then make a determination. Come in to see us to find out more. Am I a Good Fit for Dental Implants?There are specific factors our office staff looks for in patients to make a determination as to their candidacy for the procedure. Age is one of those factors. As individuals age, they typically have lower bone mass along the jaw than those of younger patients. With less bone mass, there may be an issue with being able to place dental implants because of how deeply they are set in the bone. The same concerns about bone mass come up with patients who have gone through radiation treatment, as well as those who are taking specific kinds of prescription medications. Any patient going through menopause can also have bone mass issues, bringing into question their candidacy as well. The last factor involves periodontal disease. This progressive disease can greatly diminish a patient's bone mass and deteriorate the mandible. Any patient who has these factors is not automatically precluded from the procedure; however, these can greatly complicate and potentially diminish the success of it. Special considerations have to be taken under advisement when discussing this option. The more factors a patient has, the more complicated the procedure can become. AlternativesAny patient who is not considered a good candidate for dental implants has a few options available to them. Those with low bone mass can opt for the All-on-4 candidacy, which is still an implant procedure but one which requires considerably less bone structure than traditional implants. Another benefit of this procedure is that, rather than taking several appointments to complete, it takes only one. For those considering artificial tooth solutions, dental implants are a strong contender. Come see us today at Implant & Periodontics Solutions to see if it is a good fit for your situation. Call us at 623-556-5442 for more information. |
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