Things to Think About Prior to Getting Dental Implants

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Things to Think About Prior to Getting Dental Implants
 

If you are suffering from failing dentition or missing teeth, you may feel extremely vulnerable and a lack of confidence. Luckily, doctors are widely offering dental implants as a solution to those in need. Unfortunately, not everyone is a candidate for dental implants, but that can be resolved. Here is a rundown of things you need to think about prior to getting dental implants.

  1. One of the first things to keep in mind is your oral condition. If you do not have sufficient bone density in the jaw, if you have previously suffered or are suffering from gum disease, or you have receding soft tissue, you will need additional care prior to undergoing dental implants.
    1. The first procedure you may have to endure is bone grafting. Bone grafting will be necessary before the dental implantation. The bone grafting procedure involves your dentist adding more bone into the areas that are lacking in the jaw. The bone can be provided from yourself, or donor bone, to ensure your implants will stay stable and permanent. If you undergo the implant procedure with insufficient bone density, you are at a high risk of dealing with dental implant failure.
    2. The next procedure may be going through gum disease treatment. Depending on your stage of gum disease, the treatment extensiveness will differ. If you have gingivitis, your dentist will have faster remedies of bringing your soft tissue back to health. Periodontitis will need extra care, but there are options for you.
    3. If you have a severe case of periodontitis or your gums are receding, soft tissue grafting will be your option. Soft tissue grafting, like bone grafting will add additional soft tissue into the locations that are pulling away from recession, or disappearing from periodontitis.
  2. Another thing to think about prior to getting dental implants is the cost. The cost may seem steep, but when you break down the pricing, it all is for a reason.
    1. The initial cost is for the procedure. The procedure itself takes time, knowledge, and dental experience.
    2. Next, the material you are going to get will affect pricing, as well. If you choose to go with the most durable materials, your pricing will go up, as the expense of the material rises.
    3. And finally, any prior procedures that need to be done (such as the listed above) will affect your dental implant procedure cost.

There are many other things to think about prior to your procedure, that your dentist and their team will be able to assist you with. Dental implants are a personalized procedure, so everyone will face different pricing as well as treatment plans. Contact your dentist for a consultation.

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