4 Traits Needed By Good Dental Implant Candidates
Disease Free Gums
Dental implants have success rates over 95%; however, the few times they do fail, diseased and infected gums can be to blame. To reduce the risk of implant failure, it is imperative that your gums are as healthy as they can be. If your gum health is not where it needs to be, consider a consultation with your dentist today.
Consistent Oral Hygiene Habits
A well-cleaned mouth won’t just have you feeling or looking better, but it helps keep harmful bacteria at bay. As mentioned above, infections are often to blame for dental implant failure. Without a consistent oral hygiene routine, your risk of infection can be too high for dental implants to be worthwhile. A dental professional would be more than capable of coaching and working with you to develop a comprehensive hygiene plan.
Jawbone Density
The success of a dental implant is dependent on a process known as osseointegration, a process where the dental implant actually fuses with the surrounding tissue. For this process to work well, you need to have a jawbone large and strong enough to support the implant. If your density isn’t where it needs to be, your dental care provider may suggest a bone graft to fortify the jaw.
Tobacco-Free
Tobacco, whether in cigarettes or in other forms, increases the risk of oral infections, dampens your body’s ability to recover, and raises the probability of complications. However, being a tobacco user will not immediately remove you from dental implant consideration, it may be a point of concern for your dental implant provider. As this is a medical procedure, any chance you have to increase the odds of the success of the procedure should be taken!
Need A Dental Implant Expert?
Thankfully, Dr. Louisa Gallegos is here for you! She was voted one of Denver’s best dentists seven years in a row! She and her staff are willing to lend their ears and expertise! Give them a call! They’d love to help at 303-316-4034!
