{"id":22,"date":"2016-02-10T21:53:20","date_gmt":"2016-02-10T21:53:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/?p=22"},"modified":"2016-02-10T21:53:20","modified_gmt":"2016-02-10T21:53:20","slug":"dental-implants-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/dental-implants-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Can children get dental implants?"},"content":{"rendered":"\"dentalWhile <\/span>dental implants<\/span><\/a> are the preferred option for many adult patients suffering from one or more missing teeth, the same isn\u2019t always true for children. Kids can experience missing teeth for a number of reasons, primarily facial trauma resulting from accidents, or simple genetics — when a permanent tooth just doesn\u2019t appear. And when tooth loss happens to your little one, you may hope that a viable replacement option can be found in dental implants. Unfortunately, it\u2019s just not the case — but that doesn\u2019t mean it never will be. Keep reading to learn why children are rarely good candidates for dental implants, and which other options that may suit them better until they are eligible for the treatment.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n

Dental implants require a fully-formed jawbone<\/span><\/h3>\r\nThe reason that children don\u2019t benefit from dental implants following tooth loss is simple: in order for the procedure to be successful, the implants must be placed on a fully-formed jawbone. That\u2019s because dental implants rely on osseointegration, or the fusing of the jawbone with the prosthetic device. Those devices placed before the jawbone is fully formed may shift out of place as the child grows older and his or her jawbone changes shape and position. And when that happens, major dental and orthodontic problems can occur as a result.<\/span>\r\n\r\nBut just because your child isn\u2019t a good candidate for dental implants right now doesn\u2019t mean that he or she never will be. And in fact, there are ways to hold the space left by the missing tooth until dental implants are a viable option — a replacement crown can help to fill in your child\u2019s smile in the meantime. <\/span>\r\n\r\nWhatever option is right for your child\u2019s smile, quick replacement is necessary for a number of reasons. Some of the benefits of tooth replacement for children include:<\/span>\r\n