Can You Get Dental Implants With Gum Disease? Find Out Now!‍

Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults of all ages. And if you’ve lost one or more teeth due to gum disease, you may be wondering if you can get dental implants in Tampa and restore your smile. Can you get dental implants with gum disease? Find out now in this blog from Tampa Smile Co. 

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Your Gum Disease Must Be Under Control Before You Can Get Dental Implants

So, can you get dental implants with gum disease? The short answer is “yes,” but only if your gum disease is under control. If it’s not, you are not a good candidate for dental implants. Uncontrolled gum disease means that your gums and jaw bone will not be strong enough for implants, and you will have a much higher risk of postoperative infections and implant failure.

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As you may know, gum disease is irreversible once it progresses past the first stage (gingivitis). Gum disease causes permanent damage to your gums, jaw bone, and teeth, and it’s not possible to fully reverse this damage and completely eliminate the bacteria that cause gum disease.

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However, gum disease can be brought under control with proper periodontal care, like deep cleanings (scaling & root planing), antibiotics, and even some gum disease surgeries like gum flap surgery. With proper care from Dr. Mohammed Bawany at Tampa Smile Co., you can halt the progression of gum disease, restore your smile, and prevent your condition from getting any worse.

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Additional Oral Surgeries May Be Needed To Prepare For Dental Implants

If you have had gum disease and lost one or more teeth, you may need some additional oral surgeries to prepare for dental implants. Beyond periodontal treatments, this could also include:

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• Tooth extractions – If one or more of your teeth are unhealthy due to gum disease, it may be necessary to pull them and replace them with dental implants. Tooth extractions are only recommended at our office if there’s no other way to save your tooth.
  
  
• Gum grafting – If you have receding gums near the area where you’ll get a dental implant, Dr. Bawany may need to perform a gum graft. In a gum graft, he will rebuild the gum tissue near the implant site. This keeps the site healthy, prevents bacteria buildup, and keeps your implant in good shape.
   
• Bone grafting – A bone graft may be needed if you have extensive jaw bone loss in the treatment area where your implant will be placed. Dr. Bawany will place artificial bone material in the area, which will heal and strengthen your jaw bone. In turn, this allows you to have a dental implant placed.

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Get Help With Gum Disease And Restore Your Teeth With Dental Implants

If you have gum disease and want dental implants, the first step is always to get your gum disease under control. So don’t wait. Get the expert periodontal care you need in Tampa from Dr. Bawany at Tampa Smile Co. We're always accepting new patients in the area, so give us a call at (801) 837-2380 to schedule an appointment, or contact us online for more information.