There are a lot of treatment options available for replacement of missing teeth from dental implants or bridges or dentures but dental implant is considered the best replacement option available due to its high success rate of around 95%, better esthetics (naturally looking), longer durability, improve masticatory functions and overall oral health. Dental implant treatment is a surgical process in which a tooth root like (titanium post) is place beneath the gums in the jawbone.
Orthodontic treatment consists of movement of the tooth or teeth to obtain a desire occlusion. With recent advances and many new innovations in the field of orthodontics and its treatment, there is an increase in demand for orthodontic appliances that are better in aesthetic and are comfortable in the long run compare to the conventional appliances. So, one can beautifully restore a beautiful smile.
The teeth are held in position by periodontal ligament fibers. These fibers are present between the teeth and bone and allow movement of the teeth over time due to biting forces, other factors, etc and causes reduce space for new prosthesis to be place. If the teeth to undergo dental implant have been missing for a while then the patient have to undergo orthodontic treatment first to create enough space for dental implants. It is applicable in cases where the adjacent teeth have shifted to nearby empty spaces in the oral cavity. Besides, severely misaligned teeth need to be reposition so that the dental implant can be inserted in the proper position. So, it is advised to undergo orthodontic treatment whenever required to move the adjacent teeth in original position before seeking dental implant treatment.
Consult a dentist to check bone density and bone volume for implant treatment or go for orthodontic treatment before implant treatment to create sufficient space in the mouth that is needed for implant. Both dental implants and orthodontic treatment can vastly improve a patient’s smile, and sometimes used in conjunction to enhance the smile’s aesthetics. Also be prepare to commit daily oral care routine and regular dental follow up.
Both dental implants and orthodontic treatment can spice up smile but some patients may need both interventions to get the perfect smiles. So, when there is missing teeth and opting dental implant to restore missing teeth and adjacent teeth need to be repositioned, discuss the whole implant treatment with a skilled professional to know whether orthodontic treatment is require or not or when is the right time to seek orthodontic treatment to help get that beautiful smile you deserve.
