Why would i get a dental implant when bacteria will get under the fragile gumline to the bone holding the implant? implants "promote" perio disease?

Incorrect: Implants do not promote periodontal disease. They can be affected by existing periodontal disease, however, if not properly cared for (just like teeth). Implants also do not allow significant bacterial penetration to the bone, either. In fact, a properly placed and restored implant that is well cared for will have the gums seal around it so well as to prevent any saliva or bacteria penetration.

Don't Worry: Implants attach to bone and gums differently than natural teeth, so a few bacteria rarely case a problem. If you're concerned, you can have the implant completely submerged below the gums during healing. Once it's healed and a "tooth" is placed, it's actually much more resistant to periodontal disease than natural teeth. If you keep your implant clean, it has a very high success rate.

Implant health: Dental implants in a healthy individual (non-diabetic, non-smoker) are more resistant to periodontal disease. A tooth has a space between the tooth root and the bone that bacteria and their by products can invade (periodontal ligament). Dental implants are fused to the bone and do not have this space. Good oral hygiene is still necessary for longevity.

No: If you do not keep the implant clean implants can develop gum issues the same as natural teeth if they are not kept clean. There is no tooth replacement or material that can be placed in your mouth that does not require regular maintenance. People, lose teeth due to decay issues due to lack of good oral hygiene. Implants are not impervious to plaque.

Many reasons: If you want to restore function, esthetics and prevent movement of teeth then an implant is an option of care. Proper hygiene and regular dental check ups can prevent periodontal problems. No, implants do not promote periodontal disease.

BAD HYGIENE=DISEASE: The beauty of a dental implant is that it does not need a blood supply and it fuses to your bone. Keeping plaque away from the crest (top) of the implant will prevent bone degeneration. Implants are an investment and you need to take ownership with proper maintenance instructed by your dentist or dental hygienist. If you ignore it...It will go away.

Incorrect: Implants are the state of the art in dentistry now. If you have gum disease elsewhere in the mouth, you will have a chance to have gum disease on the implant. Just brush and floss properly and you will be fine.

You want a tooth?: There is a reason you lost your tooth. It may have been caries, periodontal disease or fracture. No guarantees exist that past problems that led to your tooth loss won't occur with your implant. You need to address your situation with your dentist to evaluate your occlusion, gum tissue health and stability, bone quality and quantity and do everything to insure success.

Ok and no.: Ok to get implant -- not to worry about bacteria under it. The process is surgical and the implant is placed in bone under surgical conditions. You should heal normally if you follow instructions. They do not promote perio disease. However, the mouth must be healthy and kept that way for success. Good luck.

Depends: Great observation as periodontal disease can still effect implant used a anchors for prosthetic teeth. Now her is the concern. We need ample attached gingiva around each implant - that means a gum seal. If the implant has included the attached gingiva then there is minimal issues with future perio disease. Make sure you have a good perio and pros doc work up your case. Best wishes!

To replace a tooth!: Bacteria is in our mouths constantly. The key is to be able to keep the 'bad' bacteria away as much as possible. Just because bacteria is in your mouth doesn't mean that you will lose the implant or have periodontal disease. Regular check-ups and good home care will help to promote a healthy and long lasting dental implant. Keep smiling !

Does not promote: Dental implants are indicated to replace missing teeth or stabilize a denture. Dental implants do not promote gum disease.

Implants arent teeth: Implants are not teeth. The don't get the same type of bacterial transmission to the bone. People that have lost their natural teeth from gum disease can maintain their same poor oral hygiene and not have an effect on implant health. Irritations caused by excess cement can cause implant and or bone loss but long term implant studies do not show systemic bacterial invasion from implants.