Dental implants are arguably the most comprehensive way to replace missing teeth. Some people come to find that they cannot replace their teeth with implants, however, because of physical deficiencies. If you have osteoporosis or low bone density resulting from any number of reasons, you could be told that there simply is not enough healthy structure for implants to effectively fuse with your oral tissues. People who smoke, diabetics, and cancer survivors can be in a similar situation. Fortunately, research is being done to help such patients. The Universitat Jaume I (UJI) in Castellón has been the site for impressive research that has yielded development of a biodegradable implant coating to help those with jawbone deficiencies regain bone density at the same time that they’re healing from the implant surgery. Your Long Grove cosmetic dentist , Dr. Brent Engelberg, will tell you more about this exciting dental implant innovation.
Better, Stronger, Faster
Bone grafts require an extra procedure and a healing time of up to two months. For people with low-bone density, this could be a necessary step in order for the biocompatible titanium root replacements of dental implants to properly anchor to your jaw. Without a foundation like this, your implants may not reliably sustain the porcelain crown that provides the cosmetic element of a dental implant. This new prototype would allow implant patients to forgo the delay, says Julio José Suay, coordinator of the research group of Polymers and Advanced Materials. “(The procedure) consists on covering the implant with a biodegradable coating that, upon contact with the bone, dissolves and during this degradation process is able to release silicon compounds and other bioactive molecules which induce bone generation.”
Dental Implant Coating Soon to Come?
Jaume I and the University of the Basque Country researchers are collaborating with a company called Ilerimplant SL. They are feverishly working to develop a complete prototype. They are following research protocol and have passed the phase of live animal evaluation. Next will be a clinical evaluation in an effort to procure a marketable product within the next two or three years.
Long Grove Cosmetic Dentist Offers Dental Implants
Your Long Grove cosmetic dentist, Dr. Brent Engelberg, offers high-quality dental implants to his patients. Dr. Engelberg has other cosmetic options for improving the appearance of anyone’s smile. To schedule a cosmetic consultation, call our Long Grove cosmetic dentist office at 847-259-6988. We proudly serve patients who reside in the Chicago suburbs of Buffalo Grove, Palatine, Schaumburg, Barrington, Long Grove, Deerfield, Wheeling, the 60004 zip code, and the surrounding communities.
