If you have lost a tooth or multiple teeth, chances are that you want to get them replaced right away. After all, a missing tooth can create an embarrassing gap in your beautiful smile, not to mention that it makes chewing and speaking more difficult. Additionally, a missing tooth can cause shifting of the teeth, jaw strain, and other problems in your mouth. One of the best permanent tooth replacement options we offer the Dallas-Fort Worth area are zygomatic dental implants because they can replace both the root and crown of a tooth for a strong, natural smile.

However, patients with tooth loss often suffer from jaw bone loss as well. One of the reasons for this correlation is that when the teeth no longer stimulate the jaw bone, then it starts to lose tissue and shrink over time. Periodontal disease is another common cause for both jaw bone tissue destruction and tooth loss. Though dental implants can restore lost teeth, they cannot be placed if there is not enough jaw tissue to support them. The patient needs bone grafts in this circumstance, which makes receiving implants a longer, more uncomfortable procedure.