How do I start the treatment process?

First, do you have enough bone for implants?

• to find out you will need to see an implant surgeon
  
  

• there are two kinds of implant surgeons:  
      • Periodontists
      • Oral Surgeons
  
  
• these dental specialists will determine if you have enough bone to place implants
  
  

What will they do?

• The surgeon will take an X-ray called a "Panorex"  ( a "Pan" )or a 3D "CAT scan" ( a "Cone-beam" scan )
  
  
• These X-rays will show the amount of bone in two critical areas:
       • the front of the mouth
       • the back of the mouth
  
  
• A successful bridge must have implants in both areas
  

 

What are the usual results for someone who is losing their teeth?

	Actual Panorex shows the upper & lower jawbone, and the remaining teeth.

• 80-85% of people have a common problem
  
       • they have enough bone in the front of the mouth​
  
       • there's not enough bone in the back of the mouth 
         
  

                                                         

If there's not enough bone, is an implant bridge still possible?

Diagram of upper jaw Panorex

• Yes!    An implant bridge is still possible
  
  
• Implant surgeons have several treatment options
  that can be used to overcome this problem

 

 

 

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What treatment options are available?