Missing teeth without filling will make your face look "big and small"! Will dental implants loosen if left in for a long time? Can chronic patients get dental implants?
Will missing teeth cause “big and small face” if left untreated? Is the quality of dental implants focused on technology?
Dentures and dental implants are currently the main treatments for missing teeth. However, general public’s awareness of dental implants is still not as common as dentures. Dr. Zeng Whiting of Wanmeijiepin Dental Clinic said in an exclusive interview with “healthorn” that artificial dental implants are mostly made of “titanium metal” and there is not much difference in material. Titanium metal is biocompatible and is not prone to inflammation or rejection problems in the human body. Generally speaking, it takes about 4 to 6 months to implant artificial tooth roots to combine the bone tissue with the artificial tooth roots, which has the advantages of not easily falling off and being able to withstand biting force.
Dr. Zeng Whiting said that for patients who receive dental implants, in addition to the dental implant material, what is more important is the dentist’s judgment and technology. If the doctor does not fully understand the patient’s oral condition, it may lead to more problems with dental implants in the future. If the dentist’s operation is not ideal, the tooth root may need to be re-locked, or the dental implant may shake or even the entire artificial tooth may fall out. Therefore, dentists must carefully assess the patient’s dental condition before proceeding with treatment.
Some patients are unwilling to improve the problem of missing teeth. Dr. Zeng Whiting emphasized that the impact of missing teeth is often more serious than patients think, especially the “second molars” and “first molars”, which are the main teeth for chewing food. Once Lack of one of them may change the chewing habits of the teeth, which may lead to uneven bite and even facial size problems in the long run. In addition, the teeth that bite against the missing tooth may become longer, causing tartar to get stuck between the teeth, increasing the risk of tooth decay. The impact of missing teeth on oral health should not be underestimated.
Can I still get dental implants if I have a chronic disease? Evaluate before choosing treatment
Can I still receive artificial dental implants if I have a chronic disease? Will there be problems with slow wound healing and easy loosening of teeth after dental implants? Dr. Zeng Whiting pointed out that for people with high blood pressure, diabetes or osteoporosis, the wound recovery speed after dental implants may indeed be slower. Especially for diabetic patients, if they do not control blood sugar or take medication on time, treatment will be relatively difficult. For patients with osteoporosis, their bone healing ability is relatively inhibited due to long-term medication, and receiving dental implants may result in incomplete healing.
However, patients with chronic diseases can still improve the problem of missing teeth. Dr. Zeng Whiting explained that if we encounter chronic patients in clinical practice, we will first consider the patient’s physical condition and medication status to evaluate whether the medication can be temporarily discontinued for treatment. If the patient’s condition is not good, non-invasive treatments such as “dental bridge” surgery or removable dentures can be considered to help chronic patients solve the problem of missing teeth, which is a safer way. It is recommended that chronic patients should consult a specialist dentist to evaluate the most suitable treatment plan for their missing teeth.
