Special Treatment is Required for Patients with Periodontal Disease Before Dental Implants Can be Used
Periodontal diseases affect many UK adults, and are the cause of a host of dental problems. The loss of a tooth is often tied to these diseases, which can affect the root of the tooth, causing it to detach from the jawbone. These diseases can be treated and kept under control with good dental hygiene, but patients suffering from these diseases must get them under control before having a dental implant installed. Periodontal disease must be under control before dental implants are installed, or the patient is at risk for spreading the disease into the jawbone. This can cause more tooth loss and permanent jaw damage.
Patients who are currently suffering from a periodontal disease should discuss the best possible treatment for it with their dentist. Treatments for the diseases will require a longer waiting time before getting the dental implants installed. Periodontal disease treatment often includes the application of antimicrobial substances and cleaning the roots of the teeth most affected by the disease. A dentist will also be able to assess the damage done by the disease, and may choose to remove teeth that are too damaged to stay. Often the dentist can immediately install a dental implants to take the tooth’s place.
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