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Am I A Candidate for Dental Implants? Silver Spring, MD If you have one or multiple missing teeth, it can interfere with your confidence and lead to bone loss. It would be best if you looked for a teeth replacement option to help restore your biting force and look. Dental implants are the perfect solution. There are many benefits of dental implants that you will enjoy. They are durable options, comfortable on your mouth, and look and feel like your natural teeth. However, are you a good candidate for dental implants? Our dental team at Metropolitan Dental Specialty Group will advise you whether these tooth restoration options are good for you. Here is a brief breakdown of the factors we consider when deciding who can benefit from this dental method. Patients with Good Oral HealthTo be an eligible candidate for a dental implant, your oral health must be outstanding. We examine the nature of your gums and check whether they can adequately support the titanium posts. People with severe gum disease or bone loss don't have a good bone mass for anchoring the implant. Our dentists will recommend bone grafting that will help in the regeneration of the jawbone before installing the implants. Adequate Overall HealthA typical dental implant question is whether your overall health can affect the placement of dental implants. The answer is yes; the dental implant placement process is a surgical procedure that requires you to be healthy. For people with chronic diseases such as kidney failure, uncontrolled hypertension, or diabetes, such conditions can affect healing. These patients will take longer to heal, increasing the risks of infections at the surgical site and dental placement failure. If you have any chronic condition, we need to ensure that it is under control and there are no significant risks. Taking a Break if You SmokeSmoking can lower your immunity and interfere with the body's healing process. Chronic smokers will take a longer time to heal after implant surgery. Smoking also leads to poor oral health and can affect the health of your gums. We advise all smokers to refrain from smoking a few months before the implant surgery. This allows your body to have adequate immunity and good oral health. Minimal BruxismBruxism is a condition where you clench or grind your teeth. It is a common condition for people who have nervous tension. The parafunctional habit can interfere with dental implant success and lead to complications. Excessive force on the implants will cause loosening of the screws and breakage of the implants, screw, or porcelain. If you often struggle with grinding your teeth, we will recommend that you put on night guards to prevent any damage to the implants. Dental implants are ideal for people who demonstrate good oral and overall health. Our dental team at Metropolitan Dental Specialty Group will select custom-fitted implants that are comfortable and durable. Through our experience and modern technology, we can safely anchor them on your jawbone and offer a permanent solution for your missing teeth. Reach out to us at (301) 585-0400 for detailed information about these options. |
