If you have tooth loss, it’s hard to feel good about smiling or laughing. It can even be challenging to enjoy diverse menus and speak clearly, and these difficulties can worsen over time.
Fortunately, Dr. Michael Chandler, DDS offers various tooth replacement options, including quality dental implants in Edmond, OK. But how do you know if you’re a good candidate for this restorative dental procedure?
Candidates for Dental Implants
It’s difficult to say who is a good candidate for dental implant technology without consulting our dentist in Edmond, OK. At this appointment, we check the integrity of your jawbone and look at the placement of your sinus, for example.
If you have issues with jawbone deterioration or the anatomy of your upper sinus, your dentist may recommend pretreatments to make you a better candidate for dental implants. Other pretreatments can include addressing diagnosed dental issues like cavities or professional teeth cleaning to rid your teeth of bacteria.
In many cases, our patients are excellent candidates for dental implants, including implant-supported dentures.
Single Tooth Implants & Implant-Supported Dentures
To replace one missing tooth, we offer single implants. However, if you have multiple missing teeth or total tooth loss, your dentist can talk to you about implant-supported dentures or other fixed prosthetics.
A dental implant is a tooth root replacement surgically placed in your jawbone. The implant can incorporate itself into the bone over a few months, creating a stable base for your replacement tooth or fixed prosthetic. Typically, it takes up to six dental implants to secure a denture.
Schedule a Consultation with Our Implant Dentist in Edmond
Restoring your smile is good for your well-being and your oral health, and we want to help you live your best life.
If you’re ready to learn more about dental implants and tooth replacement or want to schedule your consultation with Dr. Chandler, give Edmond Dental Center a call today at (405) 330-4630.
