It’s important to get dental implants at the right time. Here are some tips to help you decide when the time is right for you.
When should you get implants?
Implants can sometimes be placed immediately following an extraction, but if there is bone loss or severe infection, bone grafts may be needed and placement could be delayed up to six months. Your oral surgeon or periodontist will advise you on the right time to have implants done.
What are the signs that an implant is necessary?
Anyone who has missing or broken teeth or who plans to have teeth extracted should consider an implant procedure. Implants can also play an important role as anchors for bridges that replace several teeth.
What are you avoiding if you get an implant early on?
Getting an implant early on preserves and stabilizes bone, preventing deterioration of the structure of the face. Implants also hold bridges securely in place, so you avoid the slippage and inconvenience of removable dentures.
What are the consequences of not getting implants?
The most serious consequence of not getting implants is bone deterioration; when all the teeth have been removed, there is nothing to stimulate bone growth and the face can literally start to change shape. And without implants to stimulate bone health and growth, your odds of keeping any remaining natural teeth are dramatically diminished.
Why is getting an implant quickly important?
Getting implants promptly is important to your looks, your dental health, and your health in general. If missing teeth aren’t replaced, the rest of the teeth are in danger of tipping or loosening. Failure to replace missing teeth also compromises your ability to chew thoroughly, speak clearly, and look your best.
Sources:
Benefits of Dental Implants. www.aaid.com
Dental Implants. www.perio.org
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