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People who have teeth missing due to trauma, decay, or any other issue have many choices for replacement. Most are unaware of one of the newest replacement methods called dental implants. Dental implants are essentially artificial tooth roots that tooth replacement devices, like crowns, bridges and denture, can be attached to. There are many advantages to dental implants like the fact that they are permanent and they look, feel, and act just like the patient’s own natural teeth. While most people wishing to have a tooth or multiple teeth replaced are excellent candidates for dental implants, there are some disqualifying factors.
Candidates for dental implants should have good oral health, including being free from periodontal disease and any kind of tooth decay. Our Westlake Village dentist may still recommend dental implants to patients with these issues but they would require additional dental work before the implant procedure is started.
Another important feature for the success of dental implants is that the jawbone in the implant site is strong and plentiful. This is because dental implants are placed directly into the bone. One way to solve this problem is by adding artificial bone to the implant site to create a better base for the dental implant.
The best way to determine if you are a good candidate for dental implants is by have the site of your missing tooth or teeth screened by a dentist. To find out if dental implants are right for you, contact our expert in dental implants in Westlake Village today.