At the Brush & Floss Dental Center in Stratford, CT, Dr. Jeffrey Hoos is a premier povider of high quality dental implants for patients with missing teeth or poorly performing removable dentures and bridges. Dental implants are titanium artificial tooth roots that are surgically embedded into the jawbone in the area where a permanent tooth used to exist. Due to the placement of the implants directly into the jawbone, patients must meet certain basic requirements before they are considered for treatment with dental implants. It is imperative to the success and longevity of implant supported restorations that patients have good overall physical and oral health. Substandard oral health conditions could jeopardize the initial and long term viability of dental implants. Read on to learn more about what makes a patient a good candidate for treatment with dental implants at Brush & Floss Dental Center.
Basic Guidelines for Dental Implant Candidacy
Although there is no age limit for dental implant treatments, there are certain minimum health requirements that must first be met in order to qualify as a candidate for treatment with dental implants. In general, if you are healthy enough to undergo a routine tooth extraction then you are most likely healthy enough to undergo the dental implants treatment process with Dr. Hoos. Patients seeking dental implants must:
- Be in good overall physical and oral health
- Be free from any health conditions that may prevent or complicate oral surgery
- Possess sufficient healthy gum tissue to support the healing of dental implants
- Have good jawbone structure and density to properly anchor dental implants
- Be free from severe tooth decay and periodontal disease
Dr. Hoos will begin the dental implant process with a thorough physical evaluation of the oral health and anatomy of a prospective patient. The examination will cover all of the areas of the above mentioned physical requirements, and will include a question and answer session to address any lingering questions or concerns. If Dr. Hoos determines that there are deficiencies in one or more areas of the mouth, then he may require a supplemental procedure to be completed before the placement of dental implants.
Bone and soft-tissue grafting procedures can be used to fortify the jawbone or gum tissue in the months prior to the placement of dental implants to ensure adequate healing of treated areas. Patients that are deemed not to be good candidates for treatment with dental implants may still be eligible for treatment with the mini-implant variety of dental implants. Dr. Hoos will discuss all of the available treatments and options available for your specific clinical needs before making his recommendation.
Dental Implant Supplemental Procedures: Bone & Soft Tissue Grafting
In some cases where a patient is interested in treatment of their missing teeth with dental implants but doesn’t have the necessary amount of healthy gum tissue or lacks the appropriate amount of jawbone to facilitate the placement of implants, a bone or soft-tissue graft may be used. These routine out-patient procedures are similar in that they use tissue from the patient’s own body or tissue from another source to build up and fortify areas that need to be strong and healthy to support dental implants.
Bone Grafting: During a bone grafting procedure, bone harvested from the patient or from another source is physically grafted onto the area(s) of deficiency in the jawbone. These areas are then left to heal for a several weeks in order to allow for the proper assimilation of the graft. Dental implants are placed directly into the jaws and actually permanently fuse with the jawbone. It’s the permanent integration of the implant into the bone tissue that allows for the remarkable strength, stability, and long term success of implant supported restorations.
Soft-Tissue Grafting: A soft-tissue grafting (also called a soft-tissue augmentation) procedure utilizes tissue that is harvested from the roof (palate) of the mouth to enhance areas of the mouth where the gum tissue has receded to dangerously low levels that wouldn’t be able to properly support dental implants and the extended healing process that is required. This procedure is usually accomplished in the months before placement of implants but can sometimes be performed along with the oral surgery for placement of dental implants. Dr. Hoos will be able to determine if your circumstances will allow for simultaneous procedures.
Contact Dr. Jeffrey Hoos for Dental Implants in Stratford, CT
Are you missing one or more teeth? Do you wear a removable denture of bridge? If you live in or near the Stratford, CT area and you are tired of living with the inconvenience of missing teeth or obsolete dental restorations, then Dr. Jeffrey Hoos of the Brush & Floss Dental Center can help you! Dr. Hoos is an expert provider of impeccable dental implant supported tooth replacement options. Don’t let the cost of dental implants stand in between you and a beautiful new smile, we offer a variety of payment and financing options as well! Contact our practice in Stratford, CT to schedule your no-obligation dental implant consultation with Dr. Hoos today!