What Kinds Of Dental Implants Do We Offer?

When a person loses a tooth to gum disease, this can lead to major complications, even further tooth loss! To address the gaps in the smile, we can manage your periodontal disease and place dental implants. In today’s blog, your Encinitas/San Diego, CA, periodontist talks about the process of placing dental implants and looks at the options we provide. Whether you have a single missing tooth or require a full set of fixed dentures, we can help.

Gum Disease, Tooth Loss, and Dental Implants

When you have periodontal disease and this reaches a more advanced state, then you could lose natural teeth. This could also weaken your jawbone, and cause an older appearance over time. But our team could offer tooth replacement with dental implants, which act like new tooth roots and help protect the strength of your jawbone so your smile and fascial structure remains intact. We have a number of different options available to address minor or severe tooth loss, so you can smile with confidence and enjoy your favorite foods again.

The Dental Implant Options

The most common form are the Endosteal Implants, which are inserted into your jawbone directly and bond with the jaw. These act like new roots, and typically look like small screws. These are perfect for patients with healthy jawbone structure and like most implant-secured options, can last for decades to come.

If you lack enough jawbone strength to support Endosteal Implants, we could offer Subperiosteal Implants, which are positioned above the jaw and rely on gums and surrounding tissues to keep your new teeth in place.

In some cases, we may recommend Zygomatic Implants, which are reserved for the upper jaw and attach to the cheekbone instead of the jaw. These implants are longer than traditional Endosteal options. Finally, we may prescribe a smaller and more economical option known as Mini Implants. These require less jawbone for support and are often more affordable, while still offering the durability and strength of traditional options.

If you have any questions about tooth replacement, or if you have gaps in your smile that need attention, then contact our team today. We can manage your periodontal disease and offer tooth replacement that can last for decades to come.

Schedule Your Next Appointment for Tooth Replacement

Don’t live with tooth loss, talk to our team about possible replacement options. We can help address tooth loss with an option that also stimulates jawbone growth and keeps your entire smile intact and whole, so you avoid an aged appearance or further tooth loss. To learn more about how we offer full smiles again and strong gums, call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.