Posted on January 10, 2010.
Dental implants? Is it more likely to develop gum disease or another type of gum disease with dental implants? The gums are naturally occurring around the implant? For long term, implants are a good option?
These implants days are the way forward. They are the closest things to your natural teeth. You must be willing to take care of this tooth, as if it were your own to avoid problems such as gum tissues inflamed and infected.
First, I will answer your question ... There is no evidence that the risk of periodontal disease is higher than normal. I'm not sure if you have periodontal disease or if you are worried about getting it. Gum disease is caused by various factors such as smoking or poor dental hygiene. It is caused by bacteria. If you visit your dentist for a cleaning every six months, the risk of periodontal disease may be minimized.
Usually, your dentist or periodontist will discuss your general personal success rate of dental implant before treatment. If you suffer from gum disease, it could mean that the level of the bone at the implant site may not be sufficient. In this case, you can have a bone graft done.
The dental implant procedure is not something one day and although there is a high success rate, it is possible (as with anything) he can not take. Very likely ... you have nothing to fear.
The titanium steel "screws" will be placed in the bone at your first visit. A healing cap is placed on top of the site to prevent the gum tissue to grow on the implant. This area will heal for a few months. The bone and gum tissue heal around the site.
Once the area is healed and the periodontist is satisfied. The general dentist will prepare your implant crown. Impressions are taken and sent to a lab and you will receive a temporary crown.
Do not forget to brush and floss and see your dentist twice a year and it should go.
The implants are exceptional to replace missing teeth. the body is doing well in the treatment of titanium as bone and can heal well around her. The implants are about $ 3KA unit (teeth) and take a commitment to 100% compliance from a patient. you must be ready to maintain your investment and do exactly what your dentist recommends, including flossing, or you could lose your money.
Hello,
It is not really more risk of contracting a disease of the gums with implants. Implants are great for when it's your last option or if you do not want anything in your mouth pleasure. However, it is important that you clean real well around the implant and you do not smoke. It is a fact, people who smoke and have dental implants .... implants fail. I hope I helped you. Yes, the gums should naturally form, if there is gum grafts.
