110 Dental Implants Can Stop Bone Loss

Dental Implants Can Stop Bone Loss

Bone health is supported by tooth roots which help stimulate bone regeneration and prevent deterioration. When a tooth is lost, the jaw bone begins to deteriorate without stimulating tooth structure, additional teeth are at risk of falling out! Dental implants are essentially an artificial tooth root and can help stimulate bone regeneration, eating in bone health and preventing resorption just like natural tooth roots. Resorption is the shrinking of the bone structure and in order to restore the area, a bone graft may be necessary.

Can dental implants stop bone loss?
For an area that is missing a tooth and has bone resorption, a bone graft can be placed to restore the bone structure that has already been lost and a dental implant can be placed. Dental implants are one of the most effective ways to prevent further bone loss. Left untreated, the jawbone will continue to deteriorate and eventually cause noticeable changes in your facial structure.

Implants prevent bone loss by mimicking the function and appearance of natural teeth and allow your jaw to keep its natural shape. Dental implants integrate with the jaw bone to stabilize both the bone and neighboring teeth. They also provide the jawbone with the continual stress and stimulation it needs to regenerate and maintain itself.

Bone simulation is not possible with a traditional bridge or denture, both of which are seated above the gum tissue and do not have any parts implanted into the jawbone, therefore, they can actually contribute to further bone loss. Dental implants keep the jaw healthy and help maintain the structural integrity of your mouth.

Bone Loss In The Jaw
Bone loss happens very quickly! Within one year, 25% of the affected jawbone can be lost. Loss of bone structure in the jaw can have severe consequences. When the bone begins to shrink, other healthy teeth are at risk of becoming mobile and eventually falling out. This domino effect will not stop without intervention by means of a bone graft and dental implant.

If you are at risk of periodontal disease and therefore bone loss, it is important that you take extra care to practice proper oral hygiene and see your dentist regularly for professional cleanings and exams. Gingivitis is the first stage of gum disease and can typically be eradicated and the damages reversed if it is caught early! Without treatment, gingivitis will progress to more advanced stages of gum disease and can cause irreparable damage.

Bone cannot grow back on its own without some form of repair and added stimulation. A bone graft is the best way to repair lost bone structure and dental implants are the best way to replace missing teeth. Even if you are missing a significant number of teeth, you may be a candidate for an implant-supported denture which not only restores your smile, but works to support bone health!