My Gums Have Receded. Can I still Get Implants?

In order for implants to be successfully placed you have to have a certain length of bone below the gum tissue, and this bone has to be healthy. If you have gum disease or your gums have receded it may make it difficult for implants to be placed. Nevertheless don’t fret because you are not without options. Dr. Denine Rice and her team can assess your smile, bone loss, and gums to determine the best solution to fit your needs. Fixing your smile is not only a cosmetic choice, but it is also recommended to improve your overall health. 

You may need bone grafting or gum graft surgery in order to build up the area around your gums to improve the fit of your implant. The gums and bone allow your implants to be held in place and have a secure fit. If your bone level has receded, Dr. Rice will recommend replacing the bone with artificial bone, if your gums have receded, it can, then require you to have tissue removed from the palate of your mouth and placed around the teeth where your gums are at their lowest point. Without this secure fit, your implant will not have the longevity you would wish for. 

Gum recession and bone loss does not exclude you from the option of cosmetically enhancing a beautiful smile, but it will require a potential extra step.