Hi, I am a 57 year old woman who at the present time my teeth are so loose that I can't even bite down on a slice of bread without having pain or fear that they will fall out. I don't want dentures I do want implants but I'm told that I can't get implants because I have no bone. But I've heard that you can get implants without bone can you please help me
August 27, 2018
Answer: Implants Requires Healthy Bone Yes, we can place implants "without bone", but don't get this confused with we don't need healthy bone! When we say implants "without bone", most of us mean, without "bone graft", meaning adding additional synthetic or autogenous bone material into the jaw. Sound like you have severe periodontitis (severe form of gum disease), your loose teeth need to be removed first, then allow the infected areas to heal to truly evaluate how much bone you have left. Most periodontitis patients can be candidate for implants, but healing will need to take place first to ensure optimal implant healing environment. Another very important thing to point out. Implants and crowns to replace missing teeth is a very costly treatment option so be prepared to invest $10K+ in an implant option route to replace teeth.
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August 27, 2018
Answer: Implants Requires Healthy Bone Yes, we can place implants "without bone", but don't get this confused with we don't need healthy bone! When we say implants "without bone", most of us mean, without "bone graft", meaning adding additional synthetic or autogenous bone material into the jaw. Sound like you have severe periodontitis (severe form of gum disease), your loose teeth need to be removed first, then allow the infected areas to heal to truly evaluate how much bone you have left. Most periodontitis patients can be candidate for implants, but healing will need to take place first to ensure optimal implant healing environment. Another very important thing to point out. Implants and crowns to replace missing teeth is a very costly treatment option so be prepared to invest $10K+ in an implant option route to replace teeth.
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August 27, 2018
Answer: Lack of bone for conventional dental implants Hi MsLadyMJ If your teeth are very loose, and based on the photographs, you may have advanced gum (periodontal) disease. If so, this may have caused advanced loss of bone in the jaws, leading to you being advised that you don't have enough bone for implants. Do you suffer from diabetes? Do you smoke? How often have you attended a dentist? These and other factors may influence what has happened and what can be done. There are methods which allow implants to be placed for upper teeth where there is a lack of bone. Sometimes the All-on-4 implants method can be suitable for small areas of remaining jaw bone. If not, one alternative method is bone grafting into the sinuses above the upper jaw (maxillary sinus), and after that 'sets hard' and is ready, it can receive implants. Another method is zygomatic implants, which are specially designed longer implants that attach into the cheek bones (zygoma) when there is no jaw bone left. Zygomatic implants can often allow the attachment of immediate implant supported teeth, as long as you are suitable. This is a more advanced procedures and less operators are experienced/trained in this procedure. It's important to get advice/opinions from dental implant experts so you can see what solution may suit you. It's also important to address any causes of what led to your dental problems and infections in the first place, as you wouldn't want the same problems to affect any implant work. Regular hygiene maintenance and addressing any other medical issues may be crucial to success. Hope you find this advice helpful! *This is general information only and does not constitute a professional medical or dental opinion.
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August 27, 2018
Answer: Lack of bone for conventional dental implants Hi MsLadyMJ If your teeth are very loose, and based on the photographs, you may have advanced gum (periodontal) disease. If so, this may have caused advanced loss of bone in the jaws, leading to you being advised that you don't have enough bone for implants. Do you suffer from diabetes? Do you smoke? How often have you attended a dentist? These and other factors may influence what has happened and what can be done. There are methods which allow implants to be placed for upper teeth where there is a lack of bone. Sometimes the All-on-4 implants method can be suitable for small areas of remaining jaw bone. If not, one alternative method is bone grafting into the sinuses above the upper jaw (maxillary sinus), and after that 'sets hard' and is ready, it can receive implants. Another method is zygomatic implants, which are specially designed longer implants that attach into the cheek bones (zygoma) when there is no jaw bone left. Zygomatic implants can often allow the attachment of immediate implant supported teeth, as long as you are suitable. This is a more advanced procedures and less operators are experienced/trained in this procedure. It's important to get advice/opinions from dental implant experts so you can see what solution may suit you. It's also important to address any causes of what led to your dental problems and infections in the first place, as you wouldn't want the same problems to affect any implant work. Regular hygiene maintenance and addressing any other medical issues may be crucial to success. Hope you find this advice helpful! *This is general information only and does not constitute a professional medical or dental opinion.
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