Am I a Good Candidate for Dental Implants?
While most healthy adults are eligible for tooth implants, some health conditions can affect placement results.
When you visit our office to discuss dental implants, we will ask several questions about your health history. These questions help us determine whether dental implants are the right option for you. Don’t worry—even if you have a health concern, we can likely work with you. We need to know about any conditions and take the necessary precautions to account for them.
How Are Dental Implants Placed?
Before beginning the implant process, we perform a full examination, including x-rays. Because the implant is attached directly to your jaw, we need to know the condition of your bone. Our dentist may recommend bone grafts and other procedures to build up your jawbone if necessary.
We then place the titanium implant post in your jawbone. When you have healed sufficiently, we may place a temporary crown over the implant while waiting for your permanent crown to return from the dental lab.
When your final crown returns from the dental lab, you will return to our office so we can place it on your dental implant. The final step is to check the crown for fit and appearance, and your implant will be complete.
For more information about tooth implants or to schedule an appointment, please call our dental practice today.
