Dental implants are a method of restoring lost teeth that is aesthetically pleasing, safe, and durable, and can last a lifetime if well cared for. In some cases, dental implants are performed before braces to improve orthodontic effectiveness. So, can dental implants really be used for braces? When should they be used? Refer to today’s article for more information!
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1. What is dental implant?
Dental implants are performed when a patient has lost one or more teeth, even the entire jaw. This method helps restore the lost tooth, restore chewing function and ensure aesthetics for the patient. This is also the most modern dental implant solution today, dental implants can completely replace real teeth because they have a structure similar to natural teeth, including 3 parts: Implant pillar (tooth root), joint (tooth crown) and porcelain crown (tooth body).
When performing dental implants, the doctor will insert the implant into the jawbone. After a period of time when the implant has integrated and stabilized in the jawbone, the doctor will install the crown on top. Using an Abutment joint to firmly attach the porcelain tooth to the implant ensures long-term durability and beauty.
Dental implants are suitable for everyone, regardless of age, gender or time of tooth loss, as long as they are healthy. In cases of long-term tooth loss, jawbone loss, and gum recession, dental implants can still be placed after jawbone grafting.
2. What are braces?
Braces are a method of straightening teeth to the desired position on the jaw. This technique uses orthodontic appliances, which can be brackets or clear aligners, to move teeth. They help to make teeth more beautiful and restore a precise bite.
Braces in cases of overbite, underbite, misalignment, and malocclusion will help the chewing process go smoothly. At the same time, it avoids unwanted complications such as teeth grinding, oral diseases such as tooth decay and gingivitis… Currently, there are many forms of braces such as traditional metal braces, ceramic braces, self-ligating braces (metal and ceramic), lingual braces and clear braces. Depending on the material and form of braces, there are advantages and disadvantages. To choose the right form of braces, you should ask your doctor to examine and advise you!
3. Can I get braces if I have dental implants?
Usually, doctors will do braces first. Attach the brackets to the teeth, and move the teeth into the desired position. Braces must be done first to move the teeth to the ideal position, ensuring space for dental implants. Because real teeth are supported by the fleshy periodontal ligament system, they can move inside the jawbone, but the implant cannot because the titanium implant is fused with the jawbone.
However, in some cases, dental implants can be performed, not only that, it also helps make braces easier and faster.
Here are some cases where braces can be used after implant placement:
- If the braces do not affect the teeth around and opposite the implant, as long as the implant is placed in the right position, the dentist can move the surrounding teeth using fixed braces or clear aligners. For example, if you are only getting braces on your front teeth but are missing a molar, that molar can be replaced with an implant before orthodontic treatment begins.
- In other cases, dental implants act as an anchor point to apply appropriate forces to reposition teeth when necessary. Patients may receive dental implants before braces to achieve better results.
4. Cases where braces should not be used after dental implants
There are some cases where dental implants have been applied and braces should not be used anymore, specifically:
- In case of full-mouth implant: This person should consider braces after implant placement. Because the entire dental implant on the jaw has been fixed, straightening the entire jaw can cause the teeth to chip, or even require new porcelain teeth to be implanted. Moreover, if full-mouth implant is implanted, the doctor has arranged the teeth evenly and beautifully, so braces are not necessary at this time.
- In case the patient has severe periodontitis: Because a normal healthy tooth will develop stably in the alveolar bone, ligaments and gums. This tissue helps protect the tooth from harmful external influences, bacterial attacks and holds the tooth firmly in the jaw bone. When this tissue is infected, it causes gum recession and alveolar bone loss, weakening the tooth. When the bone is lost, the tooth is weakened and the gums no longer have a place to cling, braces will no longer be possible.
For the above reasons, examination and X-ray are extremely necessary so that the doctor can clearly understand your condition and develop an appropriate treatment regimen.
Can you get braces after dental implants? This depends on the condition of your dental implants, the skill of the dentist performing the procedure, and the technology used in dentistry. Therefore, visit a reputable dental clinic to determine exactly whether you can get braces after dental implants and to get the most effective braces.
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