After having a tooth extracted, you have some options to replace the missing space. These options include dentures, bridges, and implants. Of the three options, dental implants are considered the gold standard with the most predictable outcomes.
If you’ve recently had a tooth extracted or have trouble with your existing denture or bridge, dental implants are a fixed solution that behaves like your natural tooth.
Signs You May Need Dental Implants
Eight key signs that you may need dental implants include:
1. Missing or loose teeth
Dental implants are an excellent option for patients with missing teeth. Ideally, you should let the surgeon know that you’d like to get implants before the extraction procedure. This allows the surgeon to prepare the future implant site with a bone graft.
2. Difficulty chewing
If you’re experiencing difficulty chewing, dental implants are a solution to consider. Dental implants are titanium screws restored with crowns, which allow you to chew with an improved bite.
3. Fractured teeth
Once a tooth is fractured, it’ll likely require an extraction procedure. Implants are great to replace these teeth as they’re durable enough to withstand the stresses that result in tooth fractures.
4. Dental infections
Dental infections often require tooth extraction to remove the source of the infection. The extracted tooth can then be replaced with an implant.
5. Loose dentures
Dentures depend on the remaining bone tissue for retention. If you’ve experienced bone loss after extractions, your dentures likely have a loose fit. Implants can solve this issue, as they’re fixed into the bone.
6. Aesthetics
Dental implants provide superior aesthetics when compared to conventional bridges and dentures. They can be restored with single-unit crowns, implant-supported bridges, or implant overdentures to replace all of your missing teeth.
7. Bone loss
Having a dental implant placed will prevent the bone in the area from resorbing. Compared to dentures, there won’t be any further bone loss with implants. Bone loss can adversely impact aesthetics and neighboring teeth.
8. Fed up with denture adhesives
Since dentures are removable and often loose, patients end up using denture adhesives on a daily basis. Applying these adhesives can be messy and time-consuming.
If you have one of the warning signs listed in this article, Dental Implant Solutionz can provide the care that you need. Our surgeons are highly skilled in placing implants and focus on patient comfort alongside clinical excellence. Contact us to schedule a consultation!
