Implants come in especially handy as the best substitute for the missing teeth in cases where teeth are lost due to paradontium disease usually referred to as periodontitis).

As the periodontitis dismantles the apparatus that keeps the teeth in the jawbone, the attachment of the root is gone and the teeth start to become loose. The loss of the teeth follows.

The periodontitis attacks often the whole dentition. Even teeth that appear to be well set, can already be subject to substantial bone loss.

In such condition the tooth substitute with crowns and bridges poses the danger that the overloading of the debilitated abutment teeth may lead to a premature loss of the latter. Implants present in such cases often the most sensible solution since by providing additional support they make possible a firm attachment of the substitute of the tooth.

However, we have to keep in mind that prior to a successful treatment of periodontitis, the implant itself may become attacked.

A good oral hygiene and regular controls ensure long-lasting maintenance of the tooth and the implant.