Healthy Gums Lasting Implants

Oct 8

2 min read

There is one thing that has a bigger impact on your implant results than most people realize.

It is not the implant system. It is not the crown material. It is the health of your gums before the procedure even begins.

Untreated gum disease is one of the leading causes of dental implant failure. And most patients have no idea until something goes wrong.

Here is how it works

Gum disease is caused by bacteria that build up between your teeth and gums. Left untreated, it progresses to an infection that destroys the bone and tissue supporting your teeth.

When an implant is placed into a mouth where that infection is still active, those same bacteria attack the tissue around the implant.

This is called peri-implantitis, and it leads to bone loss and implant failure.

Research published in PubMed followed 2,336 implants over 12 years and found that patients with severe gum disease had a significantly higher implant failure rate.

A separate study found that implants in patients with a history of chronic gum disease failed at a rate ten times higher than natural teeth in the same patients.

The good news is that treated and controlled gum disease does not disqualify you from getting implants.

Research confirms that when it is properly addressed before placement, implant survival rates can match those of patients with no history of gum disease at all.

This is why the evaluation we do before any procedure matters so much.

A great implant placed in an unhealthy mouth is a risk. A great implant placed in a well-evaluated mouth is built to last.

If you are ready to experience pain-free dental care in Punta Cana, please don't hesitate to contact us today. We are the top-rated dental implant clinic in Punta Cana for a reason.

You can schedule a free, no-obligation video consultation with my office right now. We'll answer your most pressing questions in real time and guide you through your dental journey.

All the best,

Dr. Miguel Asenjo Master in Complex Oral Rehabilitation and Robotics Dentistry Asenjo One Visit Dentistry www.asenjoonevisitdentistry.com +1-809-383-2410