Can a person with bone loss have the TeethToday® procedure?
Yes. Since doctors at the Florida Institute for Periodontics and Dental Implants began routinely placing dental implants in the 1980’s, they have treated both simple and complex cases and have earned a reputation among their colleagues for obtaining excellent results, even under the most difficult circumstances. Individuals with a significant amount of bone loss who want the TeethToday® procedure may have the available bone structure built up (another process the Institute is known for) prior to having their new teeth placed. This is done to create the foundation for the dental implants to give the most natural look possible, and to ensure the teeth remain stable and secure over time. The latest advances in dental technology make it possible to graft or strengthen the existing bone so implants can be used. As a result, we can usually place new teeth even when natural teeth have been missing for decades. Once the bone building phase of treatment is complete, your doctor will use either