Implant placement is a highly successful treatment for qualified patients with missing teeth. If you’ve been considering permanent smile restoration with implants, but aren’t sure whether the treatment is right for you or if you are a good candidate, consider the following:
Treatment Preferences
Before implants are recommended, the patient should consider what they’re hoping to achieve with treatment. Some prefer non-invasive care while others are looking for the most economic procedures available or the fastest fix. Dental implants are highly cost-effective in the long run, but require an up-front investment in your health and wellness. Implant placement requires surgical procedures and a healing period. Patients who are not interested in waiting or those who want to avoid oral surgery may be interested in other teeth replacement methods.
Overall Physical Health
Because the success of your implant treatment depends on multiple oral structures, patients should be in good general health. Active illnesses, dental infection, and taking certain medications can affect healing. Be sure to talk to your physician and our dental specialist to determine how your implant treatment will proceed.
Habits such as tobacco use should also be considered. Smoking affects your ability to heal after dental surgery and can compromise your oral health in general. Excellent candidates for implants have healthy gums and are not experiencing any oral health complications that could prevent the successful integration of implant posts.
Bone Health
A major factor in qualifying for dental implants is the health of your jaw. Implant posts act like natural teeth and are able to fuse with the bone, making them as stable as possible. When bone is thin or depleted in the area where an implant should be placed, the post may not be able to establish a firm hold, which may result in implant failure. Our dental specialist performs thorough examinations to determine whether your jaw can support implants.
If you are not an immediate candidate for implants due to lack of available bone, grafts can be performed. This process supplements the treatment site so your implants integrate properly.
Ask Master Institute of Implants and Periodontics whether you qualify for implants! We provide pre-treatments that improve chances of implants success if any outstanding dental issues are present in your smile.