I have gum disease that is hereditary can I have a dental implant

Q. I have been told by a dentist that i have gum disease which is hereditary runs in my family all my teeth are at the front with one or two at back i have some gum recession i have some teeth that are wobbly i have been told i could have implants fitted can they be fitted straight away or do i have to wait some time till my gums heal up and if thats the case do they put a temporary tooth on implant thanks for your time

 
A. Gum disease has 3 elements to it - the bacteria in your mouth, your immunity to the bacteria and how well you clean your teeth. It sounds like gum disease has had a severe effect on your mouth and that you are unfortunately about to loose your teeth.

Implants are a great way to replace missing teeth provided you have enough bone for them to go into. Even if you don’t there are techniques to increase the bone in an area to allow for an implant to be placed. Sometimes teeth can be removed and implants placed immediately with the new tooth on top. Sometimes the immediate implant needs to be left for several weeks before the new tooth can be placed. Sometimes the old tooth needs to be removed and the area allowed to heal before the implant can be placed, and this in turn has to be left for several weeks before the new tooth can be placed.

You will be pleased to know that in all of the cases above it is usual to give you some type of temporary denture or temporary bridge whilst the healing is taking place.

Dr Julian Caplan BDS
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street,
St. Albans, Hertfordshire
AL1 3EN

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