Have you lost natural teeth and are wondering how to replace them? Dr. Tom Alexander offers various options for restorative dental treatment, the most popular of which is dental implants. An evaluation by your Sterling Plaza Dentistry team in Irvine, California, can determine if you’re a good candidate for implant treatment. With implants, your smile can be made healthy and whole again!
What’s Required for Dental Implant Surgery?
The best dental implant candidates are those that meet the following qualifications:
- Good Health – Implant treatment works best if you’re in good health or have chronic conditions under control. If you have health issues or are taking medication regularly, you’ll need to let Dr. Alexander know so we can determine if these will interfere with your treatment
- Healthy Gum Tissue – Having good oral health and healthy gum tissue are additional qualifications for implant surgery. Your gum health will impact the placement of your implants and subsequent healing. People with periodontal disease (infection in the oral bone and tissue) don’t make good candidates for implant surgery
- Sufficient jawbone density to support implants – Implant posts are surgically placed in your jawbone to support replacement teeth. If you’ve suffered bone loss since losing teeth, you may not have sufficient bone density to anchor the implants. Bone grafting, or adding supplemental bone, may be needed to build up your jaw before proceeding with implant treatment
- A commitment to oral hygiene – Getting implants is a lengthy process. After oral surgery to place the implants, it can take up to six months for the implants to fuse with your bone before the abutment and restoration can be attached to complete your treatment. The success of your treatment depends on your commitment to good oral hygiene, professional cleanings, follow-up dental visits, and other recommendations by your care team at Sterling Plaza Dentistry in Irvine
Working with an experienced implant dentist like Dr. Tom Alexander will help you achieve optimal results from your restorative treatment.
Best Implant Dentist Near Me
To schedule an implant consultation, contact Dr. Tom Alexander from Sterling Plaza Dentistry in Irvine, CA, at (949) 868-2224.
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