Bone
Grafting
Only your dentist can tell whether you're a candidate for
dental implants. Certain health conditions (e.g., uncontrolled
diabetes) or risk factors (e.g., smoking) may preclude your
ability to undergo implant therapy. Appropriate hygiene must
be established prior to implant therapy and must be maintained
to ensure the long-term success of the implant.
BONE QUALITY
Another important consideration is the quality of the bone
in your jaw. As depicted in the illustrations, bone can vary
in density with very spongy Type IV bone being less desirable,
since there is less bone contact with the dental implant.
The presence of Type IV bone does not necessarily eliminate
your ability to have dental implants, but will likely have
an effect on your treatment plan.
BONE QUANTITY
As part of the natural aging process and after loss of teeth,
the jawbone can undergo resportion which generally decreases
the bone height and width. Bone actually needs to be stressed
somewhat in order to remain healthy. When missing teeth, the
bone in those regions is no longer stressed and can resorb.
These factors will have a direct effect on your implant treatment
plan. The number of implants, the length, and the diameter
of the implants needed to support the restorative option are
dependent on the quality and quantity of bone.
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Oral
Surgery Procedures
