Am I A Candidate for Dental Implants?

Milwaukie, OR 

Using dental implants to restore your missing teeth is one of the best decisions you can ever make to regain your lost smile. Dental implants are associated with great feelings and stunning looks and are the closest to natural and healthy teeth. At ComfortCare Dental, we are always committed to providing durable and quality restoration using modern state-of-the-art technology. You can count on us to bring back the smile you love. 

What Are Dental Implants?

Dental implants refer to titanium artificial tooth roots. They provide a stable and sturdy foundation to support removable or fixed replacement teeth, including dentures, bridges, and dental crowns. The restoration's texture and color match your natural teeth and are custom fitted to the mouth. 

Benefits of Dental Implants 

Dental implants are the only sure restorations capable of preventing bone loss since they stimulate bone growth and act like natural tooth roots. They help prevent the surrounding teeth from moving towards the gap affecting your appearance, chewing ability, and bite. Dental implants will help restore your smile and facial structure since the artificial teeth will function and feel natural. You may not even remember you have dental implants, as you can eat anything and smile without restrictions. 

Dental implant surgery is a predictable and safe dentistry procedure when performed by an experienced dentist. Dental implants are durable and can last a lifetime when proper care is taken. 

Dental Implant Candidates

Are you tired of bridges, partials, or dentures? Are you missing a tooth? If yes, then you are a dental implant candidate. 

The oral and overall health of a dental candidate needs to be good. Their jawbone density needs to be sufficient to support the implant. Suffering from bone loss does not exclude you as a dental implant candidate. Bone reconstruction and diagnostics advances, including bone grafting, have made it possible for patients to receive dental implants successfully. 

Single Tooth Implants vs. Multiple Tooth Implants 

The single tooth implant is where a tooth gap is filled after a patient loses a single tooth, either due to gum infection or massive decay. The implants will fuse with the jawbone within two months and be ready to support the single dental crown. Multiple tooth implants are necessary when you lose multiple teeth rendering single-tooth implants ineffective. Here, dental implants offer a wide base for new teeth. Multiple teeth restoration is efficient for patients who lose many teeth. 

Can You Get A Dental Implant If You Have An Underbite or Overbite? 

You can get a dental implant when you have an underbite or overbite. The bite position will never impact your dental implant qualification. You can correct the functionality and appearance of your smile by aligning your jaw. 

Chronic conditions like leukemia or diabetes and lifestyle habits like tobacco smoking can affect healing. At ComfortCare Dental, we will assess your personal needs and help you decide on the right procedure for you. Call us at (503)855-0465 to schedule your appointment and learn more about dental implants and to find out if you are a candidate or not. We have a professional and skilled team that will work closely with you to ensure you have your lost smile back.