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Can Dental Implants Cause Gum Disease?
What is Gum Disease?
Gum disease, also known as periodontitis or periodontal disease, is an extremely dangerous (but all too common) infection of the gums. Plaque, which is filled with bacteria, sticks to teeth and builds up around the gums, causing gum disease.
Adult tooth loss is typically brought on by gum disease. It affects other systemic conditions like diabetes and even some forms of cancer, and is linked to an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and coronary artery disease.
As gum disease progresses, it first manifests as red, swollen gums. In advanced cases of gum disease, a patient’s gums may recede, revealing more of the tooth root. A person’s teeth may also become dislodged and move out of their normal alignment. Because the infection can spread from the gum tissue to other areas of the mouth, including the jawbone, advanced gum disease can lead to tooth loss.
Stages of Gum Disease
- Gingervitis
- Periodontal Disease
- Advanced Gum Disease
Symptoms of Gum Disease
Symptoms of gum disease may include, but are not limited to:
- Receding Gum line
- Feeling of loose
- Bleeding Gums
- Swollen or Tender Gums
What are Dental Implants?
Losing teeth has serious consequences for your health and way of life. Implants are a solution for missing teeth. It is widely agreed that dental implants are the most effective solution for replacing multiple missing or damaged teeth.
After an implant has been placed in the patient’s jaw to serve as the tooth’s root, a crown, bridge, or other restoration is attached to the implant to complete the aesthetic transformation. At the end of the day, no one will know you were ever toothless.
Benefits of Dental Implants
- Natural look
- Improved Sustainability
- Improved Durability
- Easy Chewing
- Natural Speaking
- Prevent Bone Loss and Bone Damage
Can I get a Dental Implant if I Have Gum Disease?
No. In order to get dental implants, your gums need to be in good health and strong. Gum disease, as we’ve discussed, deteriorates and dissolves this tissue and bone. Consequently, your gums and jawbone may not be healthy enough to support an implant even after the disease has been treated.
The jawbone needs to be substantial enough to securely hold the implant during the implantation procedure. The implant and crown/restoration must be completely surrounded by healthy gum tissue.
There is a chance that you could benefit from a bone and/or soft tissue graft if this is the case. Both of these methods are widely utilized with excellent results. You will likely be a much better candidate for a dental implant once the procedure is finished and you have had time to heal. Today, with the help of these and other methods, the number of people who are implant-ineligible has decreased significantly.
Gum Disease with Dental Implants
Infection of the gums around an implant is still a possibility after its placement. Another form of gum disease called peri-implantitis can develop if dental implants are not properly cared for.
To put it simply, peri-implantitis is an infection of the gums and bone that surrounds a dental implant.
Symptoms of peri-implantitis include bad breath, loose dental implants, and gum bleeding.
Dental Implants in Boynton Beach, FL
Do you want to schedule an appointment to see if dental implants will work for you? Contact an experienced Boynton Beach Family Dentist today. We have been in business over 40 years and would love to help you!!
