Not Enough Jawbone Volume to Get Dental Implants?

As you know, there is no better solution for missing teeth than dental implants. They replace your missing roots and support the artificial teeth. This results in having the closest possible thing to real teeth.

However, in order for your dental surgeon to be able to provide you with dental implants, you need to have enough jawbone to support them. This adequate amount of jawbone needs to be in the right location, and of proper width and height.

Why don’t some people have enough jawbone?

  • Injury – if you have suffered with an infection or a blow to your jaw, it can cause your bone to recede
  • A bad case of periodontal disease (gum disease) – this can permanently damage your and lead to instability of the teeth
  • Tooth removal – if you have had teeth extracted, you may have lost bone in this area…also known as a “bone defect”

    Good news! There is a solution!

    The solution is called “bone grafting”. This procedure restores your receded or damaged jawbone by increasing the height and width of your jawbone. Basically, it fills in the voids and defects in your bone.

    What does bone grafting do?

  • Corrects deformities
  • Stabilizes and helps restore the foundation of the jaw
  • Restructures your bone to provide added support
  • Limits or prevents bone recession
    If you are interested to come in for a consultation for bone grafting and/or dental implants in Surrey, please call us: 604-507-0514    . You’ll be one step closer to having the smile of your dreams!

Are You a Good Candidate for Dental Implants?

Dental implants are a great option for people who are missing teeth, however, this doesn’t mean that everyone is a good candidate for getting them.

For starters, it is critical to have healthy teeth and gums, as well as an adequate amount of bone density that would be able to support the dental implant. If you do not have enough jawbone density, the dental implant may not be able to withstand pressure from chewing.

An alternative for someone who does not have enough jawbone would be to undergo a bone grafting procedure, whereby bone is taken from another part of your body and transplanted into your jaw.  Your oral surgeon would be able to tell you if this is a viable and/or necessary option.

If you have certain diseases, such as diabetes (not under control with medication) or some type of autoimmune disease, it could hinder your ability to heal.

If you have gum disease, it would need to be treated and under control before dental implants would even be an option. It goes without saying that treating gum disease needs to be a priority regardless if you need dental implants or not. Left untreated, gum disease can actually lead to tooth loss.

If you smoke, you would need to be willing and able to quit throughout the whole dental implant process.  That said, if you were able to quit for a long period of time, it would be a unfortunate to revert back to this bad habit, so this could be a good opportunity to improve your overall health at the same time.

Are you located in Surrey, Delta, Langley, or surrounding cities?

Please direct questions about dental implants and/or find out if you are a suitable candidate, by calling us at New England Oral & Cosmetic Facial Surgery. We will book you for a consultation as soon as possible!

 

 

10 Benefits of Dental Implants

Are you unhappy with your smile? Are your teeth hindering your daily life? The good news is that you don’t have to suffer! If you have damaged or missing teeth, you should seriously consider dental implants. They are the next best thing to having nice, natural teeth!

Dental implants are an excellent choice because:

(1) They are made to match your natural teeth. People will admire your gorgeous new smile, but it would not be obvious that you have implants.

(2) They are strong, stable, and durable.

(3) They feel, fit, and function like real teeth. You’ll be able to eat whatever you like.

(4) They do not contribute to the deterioration of your jawbone. Instead, they will preserve and strengthen your natural bone.

(5) They allow you to keep the shape of your face, jawline, and smile.

(6) Unlike dentures, they stay in place. You don’t have to worry about them falling out or getting loose. Plus, you don’t have to remove or readjust them, which can be embarrassing.

(7) They don’t interference with the way you pronounce words.

(8) It is not possible to get cavities in them.

(9) You care for them the same way as you would natural teeth. Brush twice a day (+ after meals) and floss daily. You would want to stay away from chewing ice, hard candies, and acidic foods just like with real teeth to protect them.

(10) They make people feel great! You’ll feel like a new person because you will have your confidence back. You won’t want to stop smiling!

Read more about the dental implant process. Don’t have enough jawbone volume for dental implants? We have a solution! Read more about bone grafting for dental implants.

Call us to book a consultation with our dental surgeon in Surrey & Vancouver today! Let’s change your life!

Bone Grafting for Dental Implants

Not Enough Jawbone Volume to Get Dental Implants? Bone Grafting is the Answer!

Dental implants are the perfect solution for missing teeth. They replace missing roots and support the artificial replacement teeth, resulting in the ideal functional and cosmetic solution.

That said, in order to get dental implants, you must have adequate bone in the right location, of proper width, and height.  Some people do not have the necessary bone to support the implants.

Some factors that affect jawbone volume include:

  • Tooth Extraction – patients who have had teeth extracted may lose bone surrounding the extraction area during the next few years after. This loss of bone is what is known as a “bone defect”.
  • Periodontal Disease – also known as gum disease, a bad case of periodontal disease can affect and permanently damage the jawbone that supports the teeth. This can lead to instability of the teeth.
  • Dental and/or Physical Injury – Infections and blows to the jaw can cause the bone to recede.

However, if you have any of these problems, there is still hope! You can get a procedure called “bone grafting” to restore the receded or damaged jawbone. Bone grafting can increase the height or width of the jawbone and fill in voids and defects in the bone.

Bone grafting:

  • Stabilizes and helps restore the foundation of the jaw
  • Corrects deformities
  • Restructures the bone to provide added support
  • Can limit or prevent bone recession

Your dreams of natural looking teeth through dental implants can still be a reality!  Call us to book a consultation to discuss dental implants and bone grafting today and be one step closer to smiling with confidence.