{"id":98,"date":"2023-05-07T05:08:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-07T05:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hanoverroaddental.com\/blog\/?p=98"},"modified":"2023-06-22T05:09:43","modified_gmt":"2023-06-22T05:09:43","slug":"procedures-you-may-need-before-a-dental-implant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hanoverroaddental.com\/blog\/2023\/05\/07\/procedures-you-may-need-before-a-dental-implant\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Procedures You May Need Before a Dental Implant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hanoverroaddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AdobeStock_199996644__1___1687410211_35682.jpg\" alt=\"model of a dental implant\" class=\"wp-image-99\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re missing a tooth and are looking to fill the void, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hanoverroaddental.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implants<\/a> are hard to beat. They routinely outlast other tooth replacement options by a factor of two to one, and their connection to the jaw makes them look and feel incredibly realistic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, dental implants\u2019 reliance on the jawbone means that there are sometimes other procedures that are necessary before getting them. Here are a few examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tooth Extraction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While dental implants are used often to substitute teeth that you\u2019ve lost, they may also be recommended in conjunction with a tooth extraction to replace a tooth that is decayed or infected. Your dentist will first perform the tooth extraction, which involves first numbing the mouth and then removing the tooth with professional forceps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the wound has healed, which should take several months if there aren\u2019t any complications, they\u2019ll be able to follow up the treatment with a dental implant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bone Graft<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you probably know, dental implants are surgically placed into the jaw and rely on them for support. However, when you\u2019re missing a tooth for a long time, that area of the jaw spends a lot of time in disuse. Gradually, this can cause the jawbone to shrink, like a muscle that hasn\u2019t been used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been missing a certain tooth for a while, it may be the case that you don\u2019t have enough of a jawbone to support a dental implant. In that case, you may need a bone graft to support your dental implant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dentist can either take a bit of bone from elsewhere in the body or use a synthetic bone-like material to graft into the area that needs additional support. Once the graft has healed completely (after between 3 and 9 months) you can get the dental implant placed much more safely than otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sinus Lift<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While jaw shrinkage is always a problem, it\u2019s especially troublesome when it comes to the upper jaw. That\u2019s because the sinuses are located dangerously close to the upper jaw, so if it\u2019s shrunk, there\u2019s a possibility that a dental implant could puncture into it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A sinus lift serves to address this issue. This procedure first involves a bone graft, then surgically moving the sinus away from the upper jaw to minimize the risk of complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Hanover Road Dental Health, we have designed every aspect of our practice to ensure that our patients can get personalized, high-quality dental care. We have three incredible dentists on staff, meaning that you can not only be confident about the quality of care that you receive, but also get plenty of one-on-one time with a dedicated oral healthcare professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions about dental implants, we can be reached at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hanoverroaddental.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at (603) 643-4362.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re missing a tooth and are looking to fill the void, dental implants are hard to beat. 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