Jaw Concerns: What To Do If You Want Implants

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When you delve into the exciting world of dental implants as teeth replacements for your missing teeth, you will immediately discover that receiving them relies on good jaw health. Now, what are you to do if you know that your jaw is not in wonderful condition at the moment? Can you hope to ever receive implants? Are there options? Alternatives? Begin this journey of yours by first becoming more informed regarding how to navigate choosing implants for yourself when you need to consider jaw damage.

Address Any Issue Affecting Your Jaw First

To begin, if you have jaw health concerns and you want dental implants, we will need to determine whether the cause of your jaw problems has been resolved. For instance, if you have an active case of periodontal disease that has contributed to this issue, then we will first need to work with you to create a plan for restoring your oral health. Only a healthy smile may receive implants.

Consider Jaw Grafting And Future Implants

Now, assuming your smile is healthy in all ways but one (you are still dealing with jawbone deterioration or damage), we can focus on your jaw health as we work with you toward receiving dental implants. If you want full implants, then we may suggest bone grafting. This is a process through which you will receive the placement of bone tissue at the site of damage to rebuild (and sometimes encourage regeneration) of the tissue.

Talk With Us About Mini Implants

Whether oral surgery for grafting is out of the question or you are more interested in finding a solution now, you may make a good candidate for mini implants. They are often possible even if your jaw tissue is not strong enough for full implants. Learn more by visiting us!

Talk With Us About Your Jaw Health During A Visit

See our team for a visit to talk about your current level of jawbone health, what you may need to do to improve candidacy, and which type of implant will work best for you. James Stewart, DDS, and our team serve patients from Livonia, MI, as well as Farmington Hills, Farmington, Plymouth, Northville, Novi, Dearborn Heights, Dearborn, Garden City, Westland, Redford, and the surrounding communities. To schedule a consultation, call our office today at (734) 425-4400.