Unaddressed tooth loss affects more than your appearance. It can also impact jawbone health. There is no better option for addressing both concerns. However, when considering dental implants, it’s important to understand that not every patient qualifies for treatment. Suitability generally depends on the strength and volume of your jawbone.
At Anderson Dental in Champaign, IL, Dr. John Anderson and our skilled team use advanced diagnostics and proven techniques to determine candidacy and build a stable foundation for long-term implant success.
What Makes a “Good” Implant Candidate?
When a tooth is missing, the surrounding bone begins to shrink over time. Without stimulation from a tooth root, the jaw no longer maintains its original shape. This is where dental implants work their magic.
In order to qualify for implant placement, an individual’s jawbone must be strong and healthy enough to actually support the implants. Ideal candidates typically have sufficient bone density, healthy gums, and good overall oral health. However, even if you’ve experienced bone loss due to gum disease, injury, or long-term tooth loss, all is not lost!
Advanced Diagnostics: How We Evaluate Your Bone
Anderson Dental uses advanced digital imaging and examination techniques to measure bone volume and identify the best treatment approach. These tools allow us to create a precise, personalized plan designed for solid, predictable results.
When Nature Needs a Boost: Bone Grafting
Bone grafting often makes implants possible for patients who previously thought they were not candidates. If your jawbone lacks adequate density, we may recommend a bone graft. This procedure adds bone material to areas that need reinforcement. With proper healing, the grafted material integrates into the body, creating a stronger implant base.
What’s a Sinus Lift?
For patients missing upper back teeth, the sinus cavity and jawbone may be too close together for safe implant placement. A sinus lift restores lost bone height and increases the likelihood of long-term implant success in the upper jaw by gently raising the sinus membrane, adding bone beneath it, thus creating the vertical space needed to support an implant.
Strong, Stable Implant Solutions in Champaign, IL
If you’re in Champaign and want to learn more about dental implant candidacy, bone grafts, or sinus lifts, contact Dr. John Anderson and the excellent Anderson Dental team to schedule a consultation.