The importance of addressing tooth loss urgently with dental implants Melbourne

Dental implants Melbourne are the closest thing to a natural tooth. All the work is carried out in the place of the missing tooth which means that your healthy adjacent teeth remain unaltered or untouched.  For those patients who have a bridge to replace their missing tooth, the adjacent teeth have to be crowned and the prosthetic crown is attached to the adjacent teeth. If one tooth is affected by damage, decay or disease, all the bridged teeth are affected and have to be replaced. This is not a problem with implants as they are independent of each other. It is also easy to clean around the implant in comparison to patients who have a bridge as the teeth are not attached to each other.

Implications of avoiding the dentist after tooth loss for dental implants

There are some factors which need to be taken into consideration when replacing your missing teeth using a dental implant. Many issues can arise as a result of avoiding the dentist therefore it is important that you visit us at High Dental Implants Melbourne as soon as you lose a tooth or undergo a tooth extraction. Many patients do not have enough room for the implant. This is because the remaining teeth have shifted to try and fill the gap of the missing tooth and therefore much of the space that was originally present after the tooth fell out or was removed has now disappeared and there is not enough space to accommodate an implant or crown. If this is the case you may require braces prior to dental implant surgery to move your teeth into a neater formation and create space for the implant or dental implants Melbourne may not be the solution for you.

Bone Decay and gum disease

Another concern is sufficient healthy jawbone to accommodate the implant. Often patients experience bone decay if you do not replace your missing tooth quickly. The bone can shrink overtime and this can make dental implant surgery more challenging. In this case, our dentist can speak to you about bone grafting to ensure there is adequate healthy bone for the implant. It is also important that you have healthy gum tissue if you are considering dental implants Melbourne for replacing missing teeth. If you suffer from gum disease or periodontal disease this could compromise your dental implant. Gum disease occurs when certain strains of bacteria in the mouth cause inflammation within the gum tissue. The body’s immune system fights the bacteria and in some patients it can lead to bone loss around the teeth. Unfortunately dental implants are also subject to the  effects caused by bacteria and the subsequent immune response. It is important that you visit your dentist on a regular basis and make sure that your teeth are free of decay and that your gums are free of disease. Speak to us at High dental implants Melbourne today and book an appointment to find out more about dental implants sooner rather than later so that we can help you replace your missing teeth.

DISCLAIMER

All treatments carry risks. Individual consultation is required with one of our practitioners to ensure that the treatment is right for you.