So, you’ve decided that a dental implant solution is your next step. It’s certainly wonderful that you are thinking about improving your oral health through advanced prosthodontics. But before you sit down in the chair for your renewal, it’s important to meet with a qualified dental professional about your next steps. There are sometimes things that need to be done when preparing for a dental implant to make sure that it holds well.
When you want to see a complete, quality smile in the mirror again, talk to Dr. Stuart Dexter, DDS in Prairie Village, KS. Our office understands that missing even one tooth can really impact your appearance, and we also know that tooth loss can increase risks moving forward. So, if you have lost one or more of your natural teeth and you are ready to make a change, schedule a consultation to see what your next steps are.
If you’ve been told that there’s not enough healthy bone tissue for a dental implant, let’s talk about it. Call Dr. Stuart Dexter, DDS to set up a time to talk.
Dental Implants Need Enough Healthy Bone
In order for a dental implant to be an effective way of renewing a smile after adult tooth loss, there needs to be a certain amount of healthy bone tissue available. Otherwise, it’s like hanging a heavy painting on a thin piece of drywall, and we want there to be real strength. Unfortunately, though, that can be tough to find after you’ve had a missing tooth for a while.
When there is not a tooth in its normal location, the bone tissue can resorb. That means that your body recognizes that there’s no tooth there, and it tries to recoup the resources. But if you’ve been told by another dentist that you simply do not have enough healthy bone tissue for a dental implant, find out more about ridge augmentation
What Is Ridge Augmentation? How Does It Help?
The term ridge augmentation refers to processes that adjust the oral ridge to allow for dental implant placement. There are a few different ways of doing it too, including bone grafts and sinus lifts. Sinus lifts raise the roof of the mouth to expose more healthy bone tissue, and grafts use external bone to add more bulk. So, there are options to help people find their way to dental implants, even after bone resorption.
Learn More With Dr. Stuart Dexter, DDS
Your smile is a big part of who you are. To find out more about what to do if you don’t have enough healthy bone tissue, call Dr. Stuart Dexter, D.D.S. in Prairie Village, KS at (913) 362-8200 today.
