If you lose a tooth, the prospect can be pretty bleak. A phenomenon known as “the domino effect” can sometimes follow a lost tooth. The domino effect occurs when a lost tooth triggers further tooth loss, so that teeth begin falling like stacked dominos. A missing tooth can also lead to jawbone density problems and a particularly nasty condition known as facial collapse. Patients with facial collapse appear to age rapidly before your eyes as the entire face seems to cave in upon itself.
It’s hard to believe that so many problems can stem from a single lost tooth, but they can. When a tooth falls out the body ceases the nutrition of that area. Without this flow of nutrients, all of the problems mentioned above become more likely. However, as bleak as this outlook is, it is preventable. Dental implants can effectively replace missing teeth and prevent the complications associated with tooth loss. Your Milford dentist, Dr. Mitchell I. Quintner, discusses your candidacy for dental implants.
Are Dental Implants Right for You?
To determine if dental implants are right for you, your Milford dentist, Dr. Quintner, uses Cone Beam CT scans. These scans produce images of your teeth and jaws. By studying them, Dr. Quintner can determine the amount and the quality of bone available for the placement of dental implants. These factors are important because dental implants are inserted into the jaw, where they fuse with the jawbone. Once there, they provide a firm anchor for the prosthetic crown. Their presence also prompts the body to restore nutrition of the area vacated by the lost tooth. With a sufficient amount of bone, you could be a candidate for dental implants. Bone grafting may also provide the bone necessary for the dental implant procedure.
Schedule a Visit with Your Milford Dentist
If you have lost a tooth, don’t become a victim of the domino effect. Dental implants are a sound solution to the problems that stem from missing teeth. Schedule an appointment with your Milford dentist, Dr. Quintner, today by calling 203-878-6699. We proudly serve the 06460 area and welcome patients from Milford, Orange, Woodmont, West Haven, and all neighboring communities.
