When people experience what dentist’s call “terminal dentition,” it means their teeth cannot be restored to full function, appearance and health. Dr. Walter D. Mick performs in-office teeth extractions and replaces teeth with conventional or implant-supported dentures.
What are the signs of failing teeth?
People with teeth that cannot be saved often have advanced decay and periodontitis, or gum disease. Gums bleed and are inflamed and infected, and bone recession is substantial. Many times, teeth drift out of position, are loose and even start to fall out.
Also, teeth and roots can crack, and people experience pain when they bite and chew. Halitosis, or bad breath, is constant. Needless to say, a smile with unhealthy teeth or gums embarrasses the individual and affects his or her social and professional life.
What can your 43068 dentist do?
Needless to say, terminal dentition not only threatens oral health, it compromises systemic health, too. Individuals with dental decay, abscesses and advanced gum disease require Reynoldsburg periodontal treatment and unfortunately, extraction of all their teeth.
To determine the scope of the treatment plan, Dr. Mick takes digital x-rays and a CT scan to image the teeth and jaw bone. He takes oral impressions for construction of the new prosthetic teeth–whether conventional or implant-supported dentures. His treatment plan includes in-office tooth extraction using oral conscious sedation (tranquilizers) or IV deep sedation (provided by SmileMD) to keep the patient completely comfortable during his treatment. Dr. Mick is a member of the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation.
After extraction and healing, Dr. Mick places conventional dentures or implant-supported prosthetics. An outside dental lab crafts conventional upper and lower dentures. Both are held in place by the mouth’s natural suction. They are comfortable and allow for natural chewing and speech after a brief period of adjustment. Plus, dentures support the facial muscles, reducing the skin wrinkling and sagging common to people who have lost their teeth.
Depending on the patient’s health and jaw bone density, Dr. Mick may elect to place titanium implant devices, or mini-implants, to anchor dentures. Bone bonds right to dental implants through a process called osseointegration. So, implant-supported dentures, after a lengthy treatment process, provide superior stability for prosthetics and also preserve the integrity of the jaw bone.
The American Academy of Implant Dentistry states that more than 90 percent of Reynoldsburg dental implant procedures are successful and long-lasting.
Don’t suffer with failing teeth
If you’d like to see your smile and oral health change for the better, set-up a restorative dentistry consultation at Mick Family Dental Care. Dr. Mick will carefully evaluate your mouth and set-up a treatment plan to return your smile to full health and function. Contact the friendly office staff today for an appointment.