People receive dental implants in the San Fernando Valley if they’ve lost teeth due to decay, disease, trauma, or extraction. Hundreds of thousands of people have implant procedures every year. However, not everyone qualifies. At OraBell Dental Implant Centers, we’ll determine if you’re a candidate for dental implants during your free initial consultation and examination.
If you’re wondering whether you’re a candidate to receive dental implants, here is a look at the factors we consider during your assessment:
General Health
Dental implants require a surgical procedure, so your overall health is considered. Conditions such as heart disease or diabetes can put you at greater risk of complications and affect your body’s ability to heal. Your health history will be screened in detail. Success is highly dependent on personal oral hygiene too.
Oral Health Issues
Candidacy for dental implants is largely dependent on the patient’s dental health. Our surgeon and patient care team will look at the following factors:
Dentures
People who have dentures often seek dental implants that require less care and maintenance and are easier to bite, chew, and speak with. Implants can stabilize or replace dentures as well. Your dentist will look at a variety of factors to recommend the best options.
Gum Disease
Advanced gum disease can cause dental implants to shift or fall out. If you do have gum disease, the proper treatment by a periodontist can improve your suitability for dental implants. Even if your gums are relatively healthy, floss and rinse with mouthwash daily to maintain your oral hygiene before the procedure.
Bone Loss
Placing the titanium screw requires sufficient bone volume, as the post and bone must bond together to hold the prosthesis in place. If you have low bone volume, a bone graft may be recommended before moving forward with any implant procedures. Or, if you’ve been missing teeth for a while, a drop in your nasal sinus linings can result in sinus rupture if a surgeon attempts to place implants there.
Teeth Grinding
Bruxism can affect the success rate of dental implants as they can break under intense forces. You can reduce jaw clenching by wearing a mouthguard while sleeping, drinking more water every day, reducing caffeine intake (lowers hyperactivity), and taking steps to reduce stress.
Smoking
Being a smoker may not disqualify you from dental implant surgery, but it increases the risk of infection and implant failure. It can also impair the ability of your gums and bone to heal.
See an Implant Specialist
Only an experienced professional can tell if you qualify for dental implants in the San Fernando Valley. They must be board-certified and licensed. Dental implants require techniques that aren’t common with other dental treatments, including surgery on the jawbone. Specialists who perform implant procedures often work with periodontists, technicians, and other oral surgeons to ensure you realize all the benefits of dental implants.
OraBell: Your Trusted Source for Dental Implants in the San Fernando Valley
Whether you’re missing one, several, or all of your teeth, you may be eligible for dental implant surgery. Implants restore appearance and function. They are permanent, aren’t secured with adhesives, and never have to be removed to be cleaned. Our implant specialist, Dr. Idan Snapir, uses advanced diagnostic tests to determine each patient’s candidacy and cutting-edge techniques to achieve a high success rate.
To learn more about our procedures for single, multiple, and full-mouth dental implants in the San Fernando Valley, continue browsing, book your free consultation online, or call 818-639-4926.
