Dental implants

Periodontics also specialize in the placement of dental implant systems and solutions, which involve placing an artificial tooth root into the gums and jaw to hold a replacement tooth (a crown or bridge).  As specialists in treating the gums and supporting structure, periodontists are uniquely qualified to place and maintain dental implants. Dental implants may be an option for people who have lost one or more teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason and who prefer not to wear dentures.

Types of Dental Implants

• Endosteal (in the bone): This is the most common type of implant. Its various forms include screws, cylinders or blades surgically placed into the jawbone. Each implant holds one or more prosthetic teeth. This type of implant is generally an alternative for patients who are now wearing bridges or removable dentures.

• Subperiosteal (on the bone): This type of implant is placed on top of the jaw with metal framework’s posts that protrude through the gum to hold the implant in place. Subperiosteal implants are generally used for patients who are unable to wear conventional dentures and don’t have adequate bone height to hold an endosteal implant.

Are You a Candidate for Dental Implants?

You’re an ideal candidate for a dental implant if:

• You’re in good general and oral health.

• You have adequate bone in your jaw to support the implant.

• You have healthy gum tissues that are free of periodontal disease.

Dental implants are intimately connected with the soft tissues (i.e., gums) and underlying hard tissues (i.e., bone) in the mouth. Since periodontists have had three years of specialized training beyond dental school to make them experts on both soft and hard tissues, they have the ideal combination of experience and knowledge to make sure you get a dental implant solution that looks and feels like your own teeth.

Dr. Wang is a board certified periodontist who has extensive experience in designing a treatment plan for the placement and monitoring of dental implant systems, ranging from one tooth to whole mouth solutions based on a tailored approach. For an initial consult with Dr. Wang, please contact us.

Source: perio.org