Whenever there’s a missing tooth or an extraction planned, we at ExlDentist, DLF Phase 4, Gurgaon, give you all possible options to replace your missing pearls. Undoubtedly, I would call Dental Implants the best possible option to replace the missing tooth/teeth.
Apart from lot of benefits, I feel the 2 most important reasons to have an implant is that its almost like having a natural healthy tooth again, since they get anchored to the bone. Secondly, the osseo-integrated implant preserves your natural jawbone, which is unlikely to happen with other options.
But the question is “Are Implant always an Option”? What if you are not a good candidate for the same? Let’s dig in to some of the major reasons which might make you an unfit for placing an implant…
- Medical Reasons:
- 1. If someone has a recent heart attack or stroke
- 2. You are being treated for cancer
- 3. Autoimmune disease
- 4. Few psychiatric issues
- 5. Drug addiction
- 6. Uncontrolled Diabetes and Rheumatoid arthritis
-
Inadequate Bone Support or Poor Bone Quality: If one takes too long to get the missing teeth replaced then the jawbone in that area shrinks and loses its density too making it inadequate for implant placement. Though this issue can be fixed by Bone Grafting, but the patient would have to wait longer to get the implant
-
Gum Disease: Having healthy gums is an important criterion for getting Dental Implants. Prior to placement of implants, it is imperative to treat the gum disease before. If an implant is placed into an infected gum, the infection will develop around the implant (Peri implantitis) leading to a failure of an implant.
-
If you need a low cost replacement option
Other options to Dental Implants:
If you are not a good candidate for implant due to any reasons, you shouldn’t be disheartened. Giving a Dental Bridge is a great choice too if you have strong number of teeth adjacent to missing ones. This option too is a fixed one and serves the purpose well, giving a balanced bite and esthetics
Apart from this, Dentures are the third option, whether partial or full.
No matter what the options are, a good communication and a healthy dentist patient relationship is the key to successful and satisfactory treatment plan. We at Exldentist, thouroughly believe in the same and follow the same at our dental center. For opinion and an indepth implant consultation Book Your Appointment with us.