What Is the Process for Getting New Front Teeth Implants for Teeth Grinders?

Getting dental implants is an ideal way to replace teeth without losing strength or the ability to use your jaw and mouth. As a part of the implant process, you need to get a cap or crown for the implant. One way that dentists can complete this process is with implant restoration. This process helps create a replica of the tooth that was originally there. This can create a uniform look in your mouth so that all of your teeth match and it returns to the smile that you once had.

If you grind your teeth at night or during rigorous times like exercising, then you may not want the same tooth that you had just before the implants. There are multiple options for this process so that you can have a successful restoration. Here's a look at the process overall for getting teeth implants. 

Get Dental Scans and Adjustments

Before you get your dental implants placed in your mouth, a dentist may perform X-rays or digital scans to get the shape of your jaw and teeth. During this process, you can request slight changes to the teeth that have been ground down. A dentist can request slight lengthening to the tooth as needed. This will give you a smile that is more true to your teeth before they were ground away.

The durability of the implants can also add a lot of protection from future grinding. The digital scans have the ability to create precise measurements and adjustments to ensure complete accuracy for your implant restoration.

Rely on Older Dental X-Rays

If you have been grinding your teeth for multiple years, then you may be able to help with the dental restoration process by accessing older X-rays. An implant dentist has the ability to access your older dental records and request old X-rays. These X-rays have the ability to showcase the shape and size of your teeth before any part was worn down. This can make a huge difference when you're trying to restore your teeth to how they originally were.

Along with seeing the shape of your teeth, the dentist will check for any other adjustments that may have an impact on your implants. This includes the shift of teeth or the growth of other teeth like wisdom teeth. All of these factors will be considered when analyzing X-rays and completing your restoration process.

Select New Tooth Design 

Instead of going back to teeth you had in the past, you can rely on a dentist for completely new dental implant restoration. Through this process, your mouth will be scanned, and a dentist can select the best shape and design to fit your mouth. With this option, you have the ability to get a completely new tooth with a variety of different features. This option is ideal if you have worn down some of your back teeth.

For example, you can have a whole new molar placed in your mouth. The molar can be shaped and designed to fit in your mouth and be able to handle any type of grinding that occurs. If you are getting multiple implants, then it will make it easier for the dentist to select multiple design options.

Opt for Extra Accessories

Along with your restoration, a dentist can help you with some accessories to prevent grinding in the future. By using the digital tooth scans and mouth design, a dentist has the ability to create a mouth guard that can be used with your new smile and restored mouth. The mouth guard can be worn while you are sleeping and will help prevent grinding while you sleep. By getting the mouth guard at the same time as your implants, you can help prevent any damage to the restored pieces and other teeth that are in your mouth.

Clinics like Tijeras Dental Service can provide you with a consultation to go over the whole process and the options available to you. Contact them to learn more.