When you have periodontal disease, this could lead to missing teeth. To help manage the underlying cause of your missing teeth and then replace what has been lost, we can offer help with advanced laser systems. In today’s blog, Dr. Ann Kania talks about helping with tooth replacement using dental lasers.
Gum Disease and Tooth Loss
First, let’s talk about how tooth loss can occur due to gum disease. When you have periodontal disease and don’t have the issue treated and managed with periodontic care, this can allow the issue to reach a stage known as periodontitis. At this stage, the connective tissues between the teeth and gums can be severed, which causes adult tooth loss. When you lose teeth, the body registers the loss of the tooth root and in response, will limit the flow of nutrients so the area breaks down, which then leads to weakened structure and an aged appearance, as well as additional missing teeth. But we can help with dental lasers and dental implants.
Grafting With Laser Assistance
If your lower jaw has weakened significantly, then we could offer jawbone grafting assisted with dental lasers to strengthen the area. Our team will use the technology to gently reshape structures and gum tissues as needed with precision and comfort, destroying harmful oral bacteria in the process. Next, we will add new structure to the lower jaw in the form of donor or synthetic tissues, or with bone taken from other parts of your own body. We now have a new structure base that can support one or more dental implants.
Dental Implant Placement
When your jaw is ready, we will be able to plan and guide the placement of dental implants with precision and accuracy. We will insert these new roots into the jaw directly, where they bond with the surrounding bone structure. This helps keep the jaw strong and allows the new tooth roots to stay in place for decades, possibly a lifetime. For an individual missing tooth, we will complete the implant with a custom and lifelike dental crown. Our team can also create a bridge or possibly a full set of new teeth that will be secured with multiple posts. The technology can make any necessary adjustments to the jawbone structure and gums as needed, and will destroy harmful bacteria too, which helps ensure the success of your new teeth.
If you have any questions about laser dentistry and dental implants, then contact our team today.
Schedule Your Appointment for Periodontal Treatment
Our team wants to help manage gum disease and address your missing teeth with the help of advanced technology. To learn more about improving gum health and replacing missing teeth, call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.