Who is suitable for a dental implant?

If you have one or several missing teeth, you may be a good candidate to have one or more dental implants. You should always consult with your dentist, who will be guided by the following indicators in deciding whether or not a dental implant is the appropriate treatment for you:

Good candidates

• Good health

• Healthy gums

• Enough bone to anchor the dental implant in the jaw (see bone grafting)

• Commitment to daily brush and floss the implanted teeth and surrounding gums

• Commitment to make regular visits to the dentist

Problematic candidates

• Young patients whose jawbones have not fully developed 

• Pregnant women

• Heavy smokers – smoking retards healing and reduces the chance of implant success

• Alcohol or substance abusers

• Patients receiving high-dose irradiation of their head or neck

• People with chronic diseases or systemic problems, including high blood pressure, diabetes, connective-tissue diseases, hemophilia and significant immune deficiencies.

• Patients taking steroids or drugs that suppress the immune system

• People who severely grind or clench their teeth

Remember that with dental implants, age is not a factor.

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