If you are missing more than one tooth in Ajax, we will most likely urge you to consider dental implants. A dental implant is made from titanium or zirconia, both of which are highly biocompatible and can support an artificial tooth in the form of a crown. We can fit multiple dental implants to support a dental bridge or denture.
You need good dental and general health to be suitable for dental implant treatment in Whitby, but age isn’t a barrier, certainly not for older people. The only time age can affect implant treatment is when a younger person wishes to have dental implants before age eighteen and when their teeth and jaws are still growing and developing. In this case, they will need to wait until they have finished growing.
However, some factors can affect your suitability for dental implants in Pickering, which is why it’s important to have a consultation with an experienced implant dentist. When you visit Durham Dental Solutions, our dental implant dentist can assess your dental health and review your medical and dental history to discover if you are a suitable candidate. Our dentists have decades of experience between them and are highly trained, so you can rest assured we will only suggest dental implants if this is the right solution. Possible reasons why you may be less suitable for treatment include:
Not Enough Healthy Bone
If you lost teeth quite some time ago, your jawbone might have resorbed, where it has shrunk back, reducing the amount of strong, healthy bone available to support dental implants in Oshawa. In this case, you may need a bone graft before implant surgery. Alternatively, we may suggest another treatment where we can maximize the use of the available bone, for example, implant-supported dentures. With this treatment, dental implants tend to be inserted towards the front of the mouth, where your jawbone is naturally thicker and stronger.
Inadequate Oral Hygiene
You do need to have a proper oral care routine to maintain good dental health after dental implant treatment in Newcastle. Although dental implants are made from inner materials, the bone and gum tissue surrounding them can become infected without proper oral care, potentially leading to implant loss.
Looking after dental implants isn’t difficult, and we can discuss the type of routine you will need to follow before you decide to have dental implants in Bowmanville. If you have dexterity problems, we can discuss which dental tools could help you overcome this issue.
Smoking or Using Tobacco Products
Smoking or using tobacco products makes it harder for your gum and bone to heal around the dental implants and can increase the risk of implant complications, especially if you continue to smoke after implant treatment. You will need to quit smoking for the duration of treatment while the implants become fused with your jawbone, preferably for good.
If you are a smoker, we can discuss suitable ways to quit, and it’s also well worth visiting your GP for help.
Health Problems
Certain health problems, especially those affecting your immune system, may make you less suitable for implant treatment. These include osteoporosis or diabetes, but we do consider each case individually. For example, if you have diabetes, it is still worth enquiring about dental implant treatment in Clarington. When diabetes is well controlled, you may be suitable and can expect to receive good results.
If you are older and considering dental implant treatment, it’s well worth learning more about this procedure. The results can be fantastic, providing you with teeth that look and feel natural, strong and stable.
