{"id":213,"date":"2018-12-19T05:41:00","date_gmt":"2018-12-19T05:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/?p=213"},"modified":"2019-01-19T05:44:56","modified_gmt":"2019-01-19T05:44:56","slug":"missing-one-or-more-teeth-you-may-be-a-candidate-for-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/missing-one-or-more-teeth-you-may-be-a-candidate-for-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Missing One or More Teeth? You May be a Candidate for Dental Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/older_woman_smiling__1547659397_83373.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-214\" width=\"304\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/older_woman_smiling__1547659397_83373.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/older_woman_smiling__1547659397_83373-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/older_woman_smiling__1547659397_83373-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve been living without your teeth long enough, and now\nyou want to do something about it. The only replacement method you\u2019re aware of are\ntraditional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/dental-implants.html\">dentures<\/a>.\nHowever, there is a better method available \u2013 dental implants. But is it the\nbest option for you? Read on to get the answers you need!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Surgically inserted titanium posts, dental implants perfectly\nmimic your natural tooth root by being attached to the underlying jawbone. Once\nfused with the existing bone, a sturdy foundation is formed to support a final\nrestoration (crown, bridge or denture). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fact that a dental implant attaches beneath the gums\nseparates it from any other form of tooth replacement. That\u2019s because the other\nmethods either rely on other teeth for support, the natural suction of the\nmouth or a dental adhesive to secure it. Thus, the restoration can be subject to\nmoving, slipping or worse, falling out completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is a Good Candidate for Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A person who has lost one or more teeth is generally a good\ncandidate for implants. However, the following requirements must be met:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The patient must have relatively good overall\nhealth.<\/li><li>There must be a healthy and sufficient amount of\njawbone remaining.<\/li><li>An existing oral health issue like gum disease must\nbe addressed before the implant process can start.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The way to determine whether you are a good candidate for\nthe procedure is to visit your local dentist for a thorough examination.\nTherefore, you can rest assured that everything done is for your best interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Purpose of the Different Types of Restorations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The absence of even a single tooth can cause oral health\nissues due to the surrounding teeth beginning to shift. A prolonged absence can\nalso lead to bone loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the available implant-retained restoration options\nthat can be added to dental implants:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Crown <\/strong>\u2013\nConstructed from high-grade porcelain, a crown restoration is used to replace a\nsingle tooth and leaves you with a more aesthetically-pleasing and functional\nsmile.<\/li><li><strong>Bridge <\/strong>\u2013\nAn implant-retained bridge is used to replace three or more teeth in a series.\nThe fixture consists of a series of porcelain replacement crowns.<\/li><li><strong>Denture <\/strong>\u2013\nIf you are missing a full arch or your entire set of teeth, an implant-retained\ndenture is what you need. Instead of slipping and shifting, it\u2019s held securely\nin place using special snaps.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To get the process started for replacing your missing teeth\nand regaining the life you once had, contact your implant dentist to schedule a\nconsultation today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A graduate of Howard University in Washington, D.C., Dr. Neil\nFlenniken has been practicing dentistry for nearly 20 years. Throughout his career,\nhe has remained an avid learner. Thus, Dr. Flenniken has earned the status of\nFellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and an Associate Fellow at the\nAmerican Academy of Implant Dentistry. He replaces missing teeth with dental\nimplants at Flenniken Family Dentistry, and he can be reached for more\ninformation through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve been living without your teeth long enough, and now you want to do something about it. The only replacement method you\u2019re aware of are traditional dentures. However, there is a better method available \u2013 dental implants. But is it the best option for you? 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