Who is a Good Candidate for Implant Restorations?

Implant restorations are the way to go if you are looking for a tooth replacement option that appears and functions like a real tooth. Dentists surgically insert implants into a person's jawbone and attach crowns to their outer end. The implant replaces the lost tooth's root, which separates it from other dental devices like dentures and bridges. With implants, there is no bone tissue loss which usually occurs when a person loses a tooth. There is no special maintenance required, so the patient simply goes back to taking care of their teeth as they have always done. Implants are also a long-lasting solution that can last the rest of the patient's life.

Good candidates for implant restorations

Not all people are eligible for this procedure since it requires them to have enough healthy bone tissue to hold the prosthetic in place. Dentists can perform bone grafts to boost a patient's jawbone tissue density. It takes up to three months to recover from the procedure. Good candidates for implant restorations are:

1. People looking to replace a lost tooth

As was mentioned earlier, an implant is as close as an oral prosthetic can get to a real tooth. They look just like real teeth, and function just like them too, keeping the wearer's jawbone adequately stimulated. When the procedure is over, the patient feels as if they have never lost a tooth.

2. Good dental hygiene

Patients need to have good dental health to be eligible for implants. If a mouth has lots of bacteria and plaque, it can build up around the implant, weakening the bone tissue holding it in place. People who are considering implants need to be committed to taking good care of their mouth moving forward. There is no tiresome maintenance required, just brushing twice each day and flossing every day.

3. Must be cleared for surgery by a doctor

The installation of implants requires oral surgery, so the patient must be healthy enough for the treatment. People who use tobacco products are advised to quit before getting the procedure since it slows down healing time. The dentist might ask for clearance from the patient's doctor before moving forward with the implant installation.

4. Must be over 18

Sure, people younger than 18 lose their teeth as well, but their mouths still have not developed enough for implants. Implants are typically not recommended for females under 16 and males under 18.

5. Must be willing to follow instructions

Recovery from implant installation requires the patient to stick to guidelines set by the dentist. Since it can take up to six months for the implant to fuse with the bone tissue, the patient needs to avoid doing things that can damage the implant.

Find out if you are eligible for implants

Dealing with a missing tooth? Stop by our Springfield Township clinic and find out if you qualify for the treatment. Losing a tooth is no longer a huge problem thanks to implants.

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