Eposteal Dental Implant

Eposteal dental implants are rarely used in modern dentistry. Rather than being implanted into the bone like endosteal implants, they are rested on the bone. This is usually considered outdated as modern surgical techniques have allowed dental implant surgeons to support implants more successfully using three-part implants.

However, eposteal implants could still be implicated in patients whose risk for bone resoprtion is very high. Resorption is the body’s recycling of bone tissues, transferring calcium back to the blood. It occurs at higher rates in the elderly and in women with menopause-related estrogen deficiencies. In those cases, endosteal implants could be too risky since the bone would degrade further over time.

Certified dental implant professionals will perform the implant procedure that is best for their patients after a thorough oral examination, which includes prior conditions as well as an evaluation of existing bone density. Our team of dental specialists would be happy to provide more information on eposteal and endosteal implants to help you figure out whether the treatment is the right option for your situation.