Are you looking to transform your smile and protect your oral health? If so, dental implants could be the right fit for you. This dental restoration replaces missing teeth by anchoring a titanium post directly into the jawbone, preventing bone loss and creating a beautiful smile.
Read on to learn more about what constitutes a good candidate for dental implants and if this restoration could work for you.
Jawbone Density
First off, to be a good candidate for dental implants, you must have adequate jawbone density to support the implant. In the dental implant procedure, a titanium post is implanted into the jawbone. If the patient has significant jawbone loss, the implant may not be properly anchored, creating the risk of complications or procedure failure.
If you don’t have sufficient jawbone density for conventional implants, we have alternatives for you, like zygoma implants. Zygoma implants are fixed into the cheekbone, making them a good option for many patients with bone loss.
Gum Health
Gum health is another factor in determining who’s a candidate for dental implants. Individuals with untreated gum disease are at risk of adverse outcomes from the implant procedure. If you suffer from poor gum health, Dr. Tadros can guide you through your treatment options.
Developed Jawbone
Candidates for dental implants must be old enough to have a fully developed jawbone. For most people, the jawbone stops growing around age 18.
Lifestyle Habits
Certain lifestyle habits can affect your ability to support dental implants, including:
- Tobacco use
- Oral hygiene (daily brushing and flossing)
- Bruxism (teeth grinding or clenching)
At our Largo implant dental office, our certified prosthodontist is an Associate Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology. We can handle all implant cases, no matter how complex. Contact us today to schedule an appointment!
