Are dental implants right for me?
Who should consider dental implants?
Here's the good news! If you have one or more missing teeth and have generally good oral health, you are most likely a candidate for dental implants. Some of the factors we will take into consideration are:
- Where the implant will be placed;
- The type and amount of bone available in the jaw to use as a base;
- Whether implants can be used to replace individual missing teeth without risking other, healthier teeth - or whether implants would be serve as support for new or existing partial or full dentures; and
- The general design and configuration of the tooth (or teeth) that will be placed on the implant with respect to adjacent teeth.
Each patient's needs are different and must be handled on an individual basis. We will discuss the various options with you to help determine what approach would work the best.
Is Age A Problem?
No! Health is our primary concern. Many people 70 and 80 years of age are a better candidate for dental implantsthan someone years younger but in poor health. Older people are more likely to need implants because they have lost more teeth and ridge.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail us.
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