Who is a candidate for dental implants?
If you're missing one tooth or all of your teeth,
implants may well be for you. So long as you have enough bone in the area of the missing
tooth to facilitate the anchorage of the implants, this procedure can yield terrific
results. If you don't have enough bone for this purpose, a bone graft may be necessary. If
you have a small dental bridge or partial dentures (removable type), implants will be a
welcome alternative. Implants are an alternative to a fixed bridge. The implant will last
a lifetime, but the crown on top of it will last ten to fifteen years.
Other factors to consider is if you
are a user of tobacco products. Smokers do not heal as well as
non-smokers and may not be a good candidate for dental implants. Many
doctors will not perform the procedure on smokers as surgery is involved
and difficulty with the healing process can jeopardize the implant
ability to fuse (osseointegration) to the bone. Your dentist will review
your medical history, dental history and confirm that you have enough
bone from either an x-ray or a CT scan before determining whether you
are a candidate for dental implants.
To be a candidate for an Immediate
Load Dental Implant you must have enough bone to stabilize the implant
and the implant must be secure enough to withstand the force of
attaching the crown.
Next: The
Dental Implant Procedure
- Introduction to dental implants
section
- Dental implants - an overview
- Who is a candidate for dental implants?
- Dental implants - Procedure description
- Types of tooth implants
- How much do dental implants cost?
- Things to consider - Advantages and disadvantages of dental
implants
- Dental implants - Before and after photos
- Personal stories from people who have had dental
implants
- Choosing the color of the dental implant crown
- Discuss dental implants on our message board
  
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