What can happen if you put off dental implants for an extended period of time? When a person loses one or more teeth, it is not always as fast as one would like to go to a restorative dentistry specialist. Especially when it comes to teeth whose absence is not noticeable to others. If it is not visible, then there is no problem.
A person gets used to the absence of a tooth, stops feeling discomfort and does not even think about what consequences it can lead to. And the consequences are quite a lot!
The saddest thing is that they develop gradually, it seems that nothing happens, but in fact…
The effect of a missing tooth on the body:
- When an empty space is formed due to an extracted tooth, the neighboring teeth begin to change their position and shift noticeably, which leads to the appearance of an incorrect bite or its weakening. And if you miss the time, you may need not only implantation, but also orthodontic treatment before it.
- Since the bone in the place of the extracted tooth no longer receives the load, bone atrophy (bone loss) can occur. The bone simply shrinks in volume for lack of use.
- Bone atrophy leads to bite disorders, teeth begin to close incorrectly, problems with diction, jaw muscles, and pain in the temporomandibular joint may occur.
- Asymmetry of the face may appear due to bite changes.
- Teeth near the empty space will eventually have their roots exposed, as the gum at the site of the missing tooth shrinks and pulls on the neighboring tissues. This can eventually lead to the loss of other teeth as well.
- Gastrointestinal (GI) diseases. Poor quality chewing of food puts additional strain on the GI tract, which can later lead to gastritis, stomach ulcers and digestive problems.
- Everything in our body is interconnected, so problems with the gastrointestinal tract affect the body’s absorption of nutrients, which in turn can cause anemia, protein deficiency, avitaminosis and other diseases.
Therefore, it is better not to delay in contacting specialists when there are indications for dental implants.
Dental implants are a sure way to avoid such problems and not compromise your quality of life. An implant helps to preserve the health of the teeth without consequences and possible displacements. The implant crown completely imitates the lost tooth, both functionally and aesthetically.
What is dental implants placement
In standard prosthetics, artificial “teeth” are fixed to the neighboring healthy teeth, which are ground down beforehand, or to suction cups in the case of removable structures. In both cases, problems arise over time, and the dentures themselves do not last very long and require regular replacement.
During implant placement, metal elements are implanted into the bone tissue of the jaw, on which crowns made of ceramic and other materials are placed. The doctor does not touch the neighboring teeth – they can be kept healthy and beautiful, and the artificial ones will last for a very long time – the base made of a special alloy is preserved almost until the end of life, and the outer part is to be replaced once every ten years.
Dental implants are called exactly the “base” – a metal root that is implanted into the jaw. It is thanks to them that the problem of lost teeth can be permanently solved. The procedure of their installation, including preparation and healing, takes several months, while crowns are fixed in one session.
Don’t put off dental implants! Our Brickell Dental Care clinic is staffed by qualified dentists, specialists with extensive experience in dental implant placement. We use quality materials and provide full information about the procedure and the rules of dental care after surgery.
Call our Brickell Dental Care at (407) 863 6487 or online at the website. We can make same-day appointments.