Anyone missing teeth, whether it’s one or all of them, knows how important they are both to appearance and function. Those with missing teeth also know what a pain dental prosthetics like partials and dentures can be. While those are decent alternatives to missing teeth dental implants are far superior. They are fixed into the jaw allowing for full function without slipping and give you a picture perfect smile 100% of the time.
Planning for dental implants is made much easier with the high-tech tools available now to dentists. When considering your qualifications for dental implants your dentist will probably require x-rays to determine the bone density available in the implant site. Long lasting dental implants rely on a solid setting in the jaw. Tooth loss promotes bone loss over time so if it has been longer than a year since your tooth, or teeth were lost there is a chances that there has been deterioration in the area is high. That does not eliminate the possibility of dental implants. It simply means other measures may be required before you get them, such as bone grafting to get a more solid are for the implant.
Because x-rays only produce a flat image they are not as good for determining bone density. Your dentist will most likely use 3D imaging to get a true picture of the amount of bone remaining. For a professional evaluation of your dental situation and whether you are a good candidate for dental implants using 3D imaging consult Center For Advanced Dentistry.
