{"id":146,"date":"2018-09-05T03:40:09","date_gmt":"2018-09-05T03:40:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boston-dentist.com\/blog\/?p=146"},"modified":"2018-11-05T03:42:38","modified_gmt":"2018-11-05T03:42:38","slug":"dental-implants-boston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boston-dentist.com\/blog\/dental-implants-boston\/","title":{"rendered":"My Teeth Are Really Bad — Am I Eligible for Dental Implants?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"implant<\/a>Are your teeth failing you? A smile that is on its last leg may have several decayed, broken, or weak and worn down teeth. But, even in the worst cases, all hope may not be lost thanks to advances in implant dentistry. Many patients are still eligible for smile reconstruction with dental implants in Boston. Keep reading to learn more about what it takes to be a candidate for this option — and why it\u2019s great news if you are.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dental Implant Procedures: Highly Successful<\/span><\/h2>\n

One of the most promising thing about dental implants for patients who have lost multiple teeth is that they have a remarkably high success rate. In fact, most estimates mark the success rate of dental implant procedures between 95% and 98%. <\/span><\/p>\n

This tooth replacement option is made up of tiny titanium posts that replace the roots of the missing teeth. Titanium promotes the growth of bone tissue, helping the jaw bone grow together with the posts — becoming one with your mouth and providing a sturdy foundation for the bridge, crown, or denture that is affixed on top. <\/span><\/p>\n

Patients who have been missing teeth for a while or who have had severe periodontal (gum) disease may need to have a preliminary bone graft performed before the dental implants can be placed. This procedure increases the volume of the jaw bone to create the right environment for dental implants. <\/span><\/p>\n

All-on-4\/Teeth In a Day Is an Option<\/span><\/h2>\n

Even patients who have been told they are not eligible for traditional dental implants due to significant bone loss may still have an option with All-on-4 dental implants. This method provides a full, fixed denture in the upper or lower jaw — supported on as few as 4 dental implants. <\/span><\/p>\n

All-on-4 works using the strategic placement of longer and angled dental implant posts which draws maximum support from the jaw bone. They are ready to be restored with a fully-functioning denture within the same day, which is why this option is often called Teeth In a Day. This method offers a wonderful alternative for patients who would not otherwise be able to benefit from dental implants. <\/span><\/p>\n

Increasing the Success of Dental Implants<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are a few things you can do in the lead up to and right after your dental implant procedure to help encourage success so you can enjoy a stable, natural-looking tooth replacement for years to come. Some of these steps include:<\/span><\/p>\n