Missing teeth? You’re not alone!
Implants vs. Dentures
Many patients who initially opted for removable dentures have switched to dental implants with positive results. Implants feel and respond like natural teeth, allowing for more natural eating and eliminating embarrassing moments when dentures may have slipped or clicked.
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The Progression of Bone Loss
Teeth are important to your oral health. Without their stimulation, the jaw bone will slowly deteriorate and make wearing a denture uncomfortable and unstable.
Dental Implants Consultation in Wooster and Medina OH
If you are looking to replace missing teeth, scheduling a dental implant consultation in the Wooster region with Dr. Lemke or Dr. Mehandru is a good idea. This is what typically occurs during your consultation:
- Oral exam: The first thing our doctors will do is thoroughly examine your gums and teeth. Checking your jawbone health is also part of the exam. If you show signs of bone loss, a bone graft may be necessary since implants require bone to be successful.
- X-rays: Our doctors will take x-rays of your jawbone to determine the best locations for your implants. They may also perform a computed tomography (CT) scan.
- Discussion: Discussing your lifestyle habits with Dr. Lemke or Dr. Mehandru is important so they can decide on the best dental implant procedure for you. They will want to know if you smoke or take medications, have any health conditions, and what your oral homecare routine is like.
- Choosing the procedure: Our doctors will discuss the various dental implant treatments available and determine which one is best for your needs. These may include All-on-4® and Teeth-in-a-Day dental implants, implant-supported dentures and bridges, single-tooth implants, or other options.
- The treatment plan: Once a treatment is decided upon, our doctors will review the details. Topics of discussion include the number of office visits needed, the length of time required for a dental implant procedure, anesthesia and sedation options, post-surgery healing, implant care, dental implant costs in the Medina region, and insurance considerations.
Before coming in for a dental implant consultation in the Wooster region with Dr. Lemke or Dr. Mehandru, we suggest reading as much as you can about dental implants, including the pages on our website. This will help ensure that all of your questions are answered. We look forward to meeting with you soon!