“Can you get an implant years after extraction?”
I am a 34 year old male. I want to know if I can get an implant years after extraction?
13 Answers
Yes
Yes you usually can. It depends on the bone under your gums that will support the implant. Since you are young, your chances are high that you can get an implant.
Yes. It is possible.
Yes... it depends on the availability of bone in the area where you wish to place the implant.
Yes, you can have an implant many years after an extraction provided: 1. you have enough bone in both the vertical and horizontal areas, 2 if any periodontal is present, will have to be corrected prior to placement, 3. smoking is a negative for implant placement. You should check with your dentist or specialist in regard to implant placement. Every case is different. Make sure your professional has placed many implants.
Good luck,
Dr. Cohen
Good luck,
Dr. Cohen
Yes, you can get an implant after years of tooth being extracted. However, the bone type need to be evaluated, X-rays need to be taken prior to making an implant diagnosis for the site to be treated. If there is not enough bone, then bone graft would be necessary to prepare the site for the implant.
Yes...if there is adequate bone and room. You would have to ask your dentist or oral surgeon (or periodontist) to evaluate it and see.
Yes, you can, but the longer you wait, the harder it gets as you lose bone after extraction.
Yes, you can, but it may get a little challenging as you lose bone in your jaws after extraction.
Usually, yes. It depends on how much your bone changes after the extraction. But even with significant reduction in bone (which may or may not occur), there is often a way to increase lost bone by grafting to ready the site for the implant or to use alternative techniques like bone compaction without grafting.
Yes
It is possible to place an implant many years after a tooth has been extracted, however there are several factors that can affect the success of these treatments. The first is that over time, the adjacent teeth may drift into a space and prohibit placement or restoration of an implant. The second factors is that over time, bone in the site may resorb (shrink) and prohibit placement of an implant due to insufficient bone. Sometime grafting can be done to overcome this, but it is not always successful. Not every patient or space is a candidate for implant placement. It is best for one to communicate with their doctor one's plans to replace the tooth in the future, so that space and bone may be maintained and allow for successful placement of an implant in the future.
It is possible to get an implant years after an extraction, but you should make an appointment to have the area evaluated. There are many factors that may have changed since the time of the extraction that may affect the prognosis, including the quality and level of bone, health of the gums and adjacent teeth, and your overall health.
