Dental Implants Kendall, FL

This technique is not generally recommended because they attach implants to natural teeth and this is not a good practice. One or more teeth can compose a dental implant, placed as a single unit or attached to another implant. Due to the strength of the metal anchor, multi-units are a viable option from a single surgical implant. The final option is for Dr. Gaertner to restore each tooth with a full implant setup, including two different synthetic root systems.

Many people who are missing these teeth have experienced sinus growth due to the lack of structure in the area. The maxillary sinus continues to grow with the maturity of the skull, and with tooth loss, can impact area bone. Patients seeking to replace upper back teeth might need to undergo sinus elevation to create room for dental implants.

There must be necessary a bone graft or other preparations, but implants can be an option for patients with changing upper and lower jaws due to bone loss. While the process tends to be more extensive than in a healthy, intact jawbone, modern techniques allow more flexibility for this type of implant treatment.

There are many indications that patients would have a better quality of life with the placement of dental implants. A patient’s dentures may begin to float due to structural deficits, leading to the excessive application of adhesives. Those with denture problems develop regular mouth sores, often eat only soft foods, and lose the ability to taste certain foods, affecting the bite , and any remaining teeth will likely have shifted significantly. One sign of a shrinking jawbone due to a lack of root structures happens when the lower and middle thirds of the face grow closer together, with the nose and chin positioned more closely together.

If you live near Kendall, FL, Bliss Dental offers dental implants among its services and is conveniently located at 8501 SW 124th Ave Ste 104 Kendall, FL 33183

Dental implants cost more than dentures, and many patients often worry about both the financial and time commitment of the procedure. For patients requiring an entire set of upper and lower teeth, Florida dentist Dr. Gaertner can install implants using the Teeth-in-a-day or All-on-4 procedures. In these procedures, the Doctor uses four screws to secure an entire row of artificial teeth. These options are available only for certain cases. Other patients may also qualify for fewer implants, while still receiving durable and permanent tooth replacements. Dr. Gaertner will let patients know which treatments they qualify for after a consultation, which consists of an oral exam, X-rays, and sometimes CT scans.

Advancements in implant dentistry have made it possible for most patients to undergo dental implant surgery. Over the years the improvement of techniques is notorious, and so are the new options developed to serve a variety of patients, even those who may not have been eligible for earlier implant surgeries. In difficult cases, additional procedures like bone grafting may be necessary. Existing teeth should also be in good health, receiving necessary dental work prior to dental implant surgery.

Preparation surgeries that occur prior to the dental implant procedure can prolong the recovery period, and this timeframe is dependent upon individual circumstances. Sinus lift surgery, also called sinus augmentation surgery, is a procedure that restores bone volume to the upper jaw near the molars. To accommodate the added bone, the dentist has to elevate the sinus membrane. Bone grafting is necessary when the jawbone is inadequate when the doctor can’t secure the implants. Doctors graft the bone from the patient’s own body, or he may use synthetic bone.

After we secure metal screws into the jawbone, patients may experience side effects for the next week. This can include pain and swelling, which both prescription and over-the-counter medications can help control. It can take a few months for complete osseointegration, that’s when the bone fuses around the screw and creates the most secure artificial root structure possible.

In most cases, healing time from dental implants lasts between 3-6 months, though this is only a rough estimate. While there may be some restrictions during this period, the permanency of the new tooth or teeth is well worth any minor inconveniences.

Bone augmentation can be performed multiple ways but the purpose of the procedure is to augment or build bone so that your jawbone becomes denser and stronger.

This is typically due to resorption. Within the first year of tooth loss you can lose up to 25 percent of your bone density in that particular area. It only continues from there. That is because teeth and roots provide stimulation to the jawbone and that stimulation is a signal to the brain that your jaw is serving its primary purpose. When teeth fall out, that stimulation reduces or eliminate completely. As a result, the body begins to leach calcium from the jaw for use elsewhere. If you know that you are going to lose a tooth, do not hesitate to schedule an appointment since there are certain procedures that can prevent or limit the amount of resorption.

Other reasons for a loss of bone density is periodontal (gum) disease, developmental defect, injury or decay and infections. Visiting the dentist on a regular basis for preventative care can help to reduce these risks.

If you have lost bone density, your jawbone may no longer be thick enough for an implant. When replacing your teeth with dental implants, a dentist will be surgically placing a small titanium post under your gums and securing it to your jawbone. As such, your jawbone must be dense enough to support the post. Think of it in the same way as if you were building a piece of furniture. The wood you were using would need to be thick enough for the screw. Otherwise, it would not be able to screw in all the way. A bone grafting procedure can increase the density of your jawbone so that the titanium post is a perfect fit.

We can use your own bone or a processed bone. Additionally, there are some newer technologies that may not require bone at all but can work to actually transform cells into bone. However, this is new technology and may not work for everyone.

We will take images of your bone so that the dentist and surgeon can create a plan for how to augment it. This is typically done using a CT scan. Additionally, you will need to decide whether you want to use processed bone or have bone taken from somewhere else in your body.

Most likely you will be put to sleep for this procedure. No matter what, anesthesia will numbed the area. This applies to your gums and to any area from which bone is being removed. Next, will make an incision in your gum tissue and a flap created so that your bone is visible. This allows the surgeon to identify exactly how much bone he needs to place there. If we take bone from somewhere else, we will make an incision so we can extract the bone. Doctor will place grafting material where the bone once was and then stich up that area. Next, Doctor will anchor the new bone to your jawbone using a titanium screw. We may use ther grafting material to surround that new block of bone. Some surgeons may also place membrane material around the bone graft. Afterward, the Doctor will close the area and suture.

Immediately following your bone grafting procedure you will be very sore. To combat this, you will want to take ibuprofen and use ice packs for fifteen minutes at a time. We will give you antibiotics to take and want to use an antibacterial mouthwash to prevent an infection. It is essential that you keep pressure off of the area and are careful with what you eat for several weeks.

For the process to be complete it takes several months, usually six to nine. This is because your body will either be building new bone around the grafting material or fusing your jawbone with the bone that was added from somewhere else in your body. Naturally this is a slower process but once complete, we can place your dental implants and they should be far more secure as a result.

This is a highly specialized procedure that is only performed by certain dentists. This is why you may visit one dentist for a bone grafting procedure and another for dental implants.

Yes. Some dentists offer mini dental implants. These implants are not for everyone. However, they can work well if you have limited density in your jawbone but not interested in having a bone grafting procedure. These implants are shorter and wider, making them an alternative for those suffering from resorption.

Not yet, but you can be. In our 33183 dental office, we can treat your cavities by removing tooth decay and restoring your teeth. We can complete this procedure fairly quickly and decide if the teeth are healthy enough or if dental implants are necessary. At Bliss Dental, we also want to ensure your mouth is healthy prior to starting a procedure of this magnitude.