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What Type of Dental Implant is Best for Patients with Advanced Bone Loss?

asked 8 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Edgard El Chaar, DDS
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Tags: bone loss, implant, options, recommendation, type

13 answers to What Type of Dental Implant is Best for Patients with Advanced Bone Loss?

Dental implant survival in advanced bone loss cases

In case of extreme bone loss cases were the bone grafting to increase the height especially is unrealistic, the dental implant in use makes a huge difference. I have been involved for the last two years in the launching by ZImmer dental a new generation of dental implants called Trabecular metal implants. These implants will work extremely well in cases like yours. Your treating surgeon should be looking into them.

Edgard El Chaar, DDS
New York Cosmetic Dentist

Bone loss and Dental Implants

Whereas I totally agree with the other dentists regarding bone loss, you have not mentioned what type ofrestorative care you will need. Are you replacing a single missing tooth? muliple teeth? or perhaps an overdenture. This will also determine what type of implant and how much bone is adequate for implant success.

Ronald Konig DDS
Houston Cosmetic Dentist

Shorter thicker implants are used now for bone loss,,

But the fact that the bone is thin makes placeing an implant even riskier. Usually a bone graft will need to be done prior to the implant placement. As you can see by all the other answers listed that we all feel the same regarding this matter.

Michael J. Thomas, DDS
Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist

Implants in Patients with Bone Loss

The most important question is to define advanced bone loss! Bone loss could mean just a few millimeters or much much more. The diagnostic test you will need is a CT scan to define the amount of bone loss and what is left, the location of any nerves or other important structures nearby that could be harmed. In some cases, we can place a short implant, but this is not my preference. It is better for esthetic and longevity reasons to first build up the bone and then when it is at a suitable... more

Bernard Ian Krupp, DDS
Baltimore Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

Type of implant with advanced bone loss

Hello The type of implant is not as much of the issue as the importance of restoring lost bone. This can be done by bone grafting procedures to help augment the missing area and support the dental implant in an ideal position as possible. dr. kazemi

H. Ryan Kazemi, DMD
Bethesda Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

www.facialart.com

The Best Dental Implant for Patients with Advanced Bone Loss

I use Iluma ultra cone beam scanner which produces a 3 D images allowing me to a precise diagnosis. It enables me to see if the patient needs bone grafting or a sinus lift to complete the procedure. We also use Simplant 3D interactive system to determine the position of the implant with a 100& accuracy. Also Ostell manufactures a device we use to measure the stability of the implant. Stability is critical to the lifespan of the implant and the comfort of the patient. ... more

George Koutsoukos, DDS
Valencia Cosmetic Dentist

Best dental implant type for patient with advanced bone loss.

Nearly all dental implants heal and integrate in the bone they are placed in. If there is advanced bone loss then the bone needs to be reconstructed. Failure in implant dentistry usually appears if the implants are mechanically overloaded. This happens if there are not enough implants placed to support the teeth or if the implants are placed in positions or at angles that are not mechanically favorable. So as you can see it's not necessarily the implant type that dictates success but... more

Dan Hagi, DDS
Toronto Cosmetic Dentist

What type of implants are used for people with advanced bone loss

There are many factors involved with success of implants. All points made by previous responses are all valid. I -would most pay attention to getting a precise measurement using imaging . I would pick a experienced surgeon, and then leave the rest to her / him . Lastly, I would do my utmost to stay away from all risk factors such as: Bad Hygeine Bad nutrion lacking suplement, and minerals Smoking Diabetes Autoimmune disease Now you can have... more

Soheyla Marzvaan, DDS
Orange County Cosmetic Dentist

Implants and Bone Loss

You already have many good suggestions and information from the previous responses. The only thing I would add is I have found a 3D cat scan can be invaluable in being able to diagnosis the best size and position for an implant. In advanced bone loss it helps locate exactly the vital structures such as nerves and sinuses, etc. with much greater accuracy than traditional dental xrays.

Donald L. Wilcox, DDS
Phoenix Cosmetic Dentist

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There likely is no ONE best dental implant

Generally speaking, all implants work. The limiting factor seems to be the clinical skill of the operator and the patient, or host response, very close behind. With advanced bone loss, the clinician would need to decide if a bone augmentation surgery is needed or how the final restoration is used. Often a single implant placed will be different if multiple implants are placed, as well as if a single crown, a bridge, or a denture is to be the final restoration. more

Lance Timmerman, DMD
Seattle Cosmetic Dentist

There are numerous options

There are many options for severe bone loss. The Southern Max implant is excellent for immediate replacement of a molar. The oversized implant can replace the molar and eliminate the need for multiple surgeries and bone grafts. the wide base gives excellent esthetic results especially important on Maxillary first molar areas in the esthetic zone.

Ira Shapira, DDS
Lake Forest Cosmetic Dentist

Dental Implants for Advanced Bone Loss

We live in a wonderful age and the options on implants are many and very successful. The recommendations are different depending on how many teeth are left and where the implants are to be placed. Sometimes grafting is needed or sinus lifts if Implants are used in areas of too little bone but there are also long, short, wide, and narrow implants depending on the situations. Most companies making implants are creating equally successful products. Sometimes people... more

Scott LeSueur, DDS
Mesa Cosmetic Dentist

Brand of dental implants matters as does size

There are clinical studies sponsored by most dental implant manufacturers that will show anywhere from a 95 - 100% success rate. Over the years I have worked with all of the major implant brands. I hahave found that Astra have the highest real-life success rate. All implants are made of titanium (grade 4 usually) but the major manufaturers have more R and D into their surfaces. While most implants work in most people failure rates are lowest in companies with very... more

Lawrence Singer, DMD
Washington Cosmetic Dentist

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